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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,214.59, 486,100.02 and 231,455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,214.59, 486,100.02 and 231,455.74 is: 319,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,214.59 : 486,100.02 = 231,455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,214.59/486,100.02 = 231,455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,214.59x = 486,100.02 × 231,455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,214.59x = 112,510,639,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,510,639,843.12/352,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,437.76

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