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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,899.78, 486,946.88 and 209,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,899.78, 486,946.88 and 209,656.14 is: 289,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,899.78 : 486,946.88 = 209,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,899.78/486,946.88 = 209,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,899.78x = 486,946.88 × 209,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,899.78x = 102,091,403,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,091,403,245.84/352,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,292.91

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