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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,169.30, 488,766.83 and 201,233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,169.30, 488,766.83 and 201,233.42 is: 277,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,169.30 : 488,766.83 = 201,233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,169.30/488,766.83 = 201,233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,169.30x = 488,766.83 × 201,233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,169.30x = 98,356,220,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,356,220,783.46/354,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,709.62

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