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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,872.88, 484,168.25 and 259,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,872.88, 484,168.25 and 259,041.04 is: 357,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,872.88 : 484,168.25 = 259,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,872.88/484,168.25 = 259,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,872.88x = 484,168.25 × 259,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,872.88x = 125,419,446,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,419,446,998.58/350,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,449.81

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