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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,016.08, 488,525.16 and 201,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,016.08, 488,525.16 and 201,034.08 is: 277,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,016.08 : 488,525.16 = 201,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,016.08/488,525.16 = 201,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,016.08x = 488,525.16 × 201,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,016.08x = 98,210,206,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,210,206,097.45/354,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,417.36

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