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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,874.88, 484,171.02 and 259,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,874.88, 484,171.02 and 259,043.04 is: 357,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,874.88 : 484,171.02 = 259,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,874.88/484,171.02 = 259,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,874.88x = 484,171.02 × 259,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,874.88x = 125,421,132,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,421,132,900.70/350,874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,452.59

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