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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,147.66, 488,667.87 and 199,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,147.66, 488,667.87 and 199,068.36 is: 274,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,147.66 : 488,667.87 = 199,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,147.66/488,667.87 = 199,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,147.66x = 488,667.87 × 199,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,147.66x = 97,278,311,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,278,311,465.59/354,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,682.91

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