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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,875.13, 484,171.36 and 259,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,875.13, 484,171.36 and 259,043.29 is: 357,452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,875.13 : 484,171.36 = 259,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,875.13/484,171.36 = 259,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,875.13x = 484,171.36 × 259,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,875.13x = 125,421,340,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,421,340,160.14/350,875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,452.93

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