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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,049.62, 488,365.21 and 210,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,049.62, 488,365.21 and 210,702.66 is: 290,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,049.62 : 488,365.21 = 210,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,049.62/488,365.21 = 210,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,049.62x = 488,365.21 × 210,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,049.62x = 102,899,848,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,899,848,798.46/354,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,636.80

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