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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,716.06, 486,691.29 and 216,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,716.06, 486,691.29 and 216,706.26 is: 299,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,716.06 : 486,691.29 = 216,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,716.06/486,691.29 = 216,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,716.06x = 486,691.29 × 216,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,716.06x = 105,469,049,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,469,049,230.48/352,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,019.70

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