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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,875.62, 484,213.33 and 214,859.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,875.62, 484,213.33 and 214,859.94 is: 296,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,875.62 : 484,213.33 = 214,859.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,875.62/484,213.33 = 214,859.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,875.62x = 484,213.33 × 214,859.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,875.62x = 104,038,045,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,038,045,521.00/350,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,509.76

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