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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,101.76, 488,645.10 and 201,139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,101.76, 488,645.10 and 201,139.47 is: 277,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,101.76 : 488,645.10 = 201,139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,101.76/488,645.10 = 201,139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,101.76x = 488,645.10 × 201,139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,101.76x = 98,285,816,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,285,816,432.10/354,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,563.76

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