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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,264.52, 484,756.79 and 215,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,264.52, 484,756.79 and 215,272.20 is: 297,082.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,264.52 : 484,756.79 = 215,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,264.52/484,756.79 = 215,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,264.52x = 484,756.79 × 215,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,264.52x = 104,354,660,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,354,660,648.24/351,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,082.84

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