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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,423.55, 486,344.75 and 191,278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,423.55, 486,344.75 and 191,278.61 is: 263,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,423.55 : 486,344.75 = 191,278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,423.55/486,344.75 = 191,278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,423.55x = 486,344.75 × 191,278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,423.55x = 93,027,344,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,027,344,372.68/352,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,964.61

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