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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,146.62, 488,673.03 and 199,075.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,146.62, 488,673.03 and 199,075.99 is: 274,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,146.62 : 488,673.03 = 199,075.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,146.62/488,673.03 = 199,075.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,146.62x = 488,673.03 × 199,075.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,146.62x = 97,283,067,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,283,067,233.55/354,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,697.15

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