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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,904.16, 486,952.92 and 209,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,904.16, 486,952.92 and 209,660.52 is: 289,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,904.16 : 486,952.92 = 209,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,904.16/486,952.92 = 209,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,904.16x = 486,952.92 × 209,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,904.16x = 102,094,802,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,094,802,422.72/352,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,298.95

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