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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,873.88, 484,169.63 and 259,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,873.88, 484,169.63 and 259,042.04 is: 357,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,873.88 : 484,169.63 = 259,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,873.88/484,169.63 = 259,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,873.88x = 484,169.63 × 259,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,873.88x = 125,420,288,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,420,288,661.25/350,873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,451.20

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