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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,921.36, 483,832.60 and 292,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,921.36, 483,832.60 and 292,861.68 is: 403,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,921.36 : 483,832.60 = 292,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,921.36/483,832.60 = 292,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,921.36x = 483,832.60 × 292,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,921.36x = 141,696,028,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,696,028,074.77/350,921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,782.85

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