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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,755.01, 485,675.55 and 215,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,755.01, 485,675.55 and 215,973.09 is: 298,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,755.01 : 485,675.55 = 215,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,755.01/485,675.55 = 215,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,755.01x = 485,675.55 × 215,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,755.01x = 104,892,849,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,892,849,270.95/351,755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,198.59

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