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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,181.27, 485,470.90 and 215,962.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,181.27, 485,470.90 and 215,962.63 is: 297,697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,181.27 : 485,470.90 = 215,962.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,181.27/485,470.90 = 215,962.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,181.27x = 485,470.90 × 215,962.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,181.27x = 104,843,572,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,843,572,352.47/352,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,697.75

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