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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,245.08, 488,860.50 and 211,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,245.08, 488,860.50 and 211,011.16 is: 291,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,245.08 : 488,860.50 = 211,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,245.08/488,860.50 = 211,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,245.08x = 488,860.50 × 211,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,245.08x = 103,155,021,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,155,021,183.18/354,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,196.76

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