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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,875.16, 486,912.88 and 209,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,875.16, 486,912.88 and 209,631.52 is: 289,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,875.16 : 486,912.88 = 209,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,875.16/486,912.88 = 209,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,875.16x = 486,912.88 × 209,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,875.16x = 102,072,287,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072,287,141.98/352,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,258.92

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