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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,875.52, 485,589.26 and 190,731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,875.52, 485,589.26 and 190,731.21 is: 263,209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,875.52 : 485,589.26 = 190,731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,875.52/485,589.26 = 190,731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,875.52x = 485,589.26 × 190,731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,875.52x = 92,617,027,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617,027,122.80/351,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,209.63

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