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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,284.73, 488,877.48 and 199,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,284.73, 488,877.48 and 199,219.59 is: 274,903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,284.73 : 488,877.48 = 199,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,284.73/488,877.48 = 199,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,284.73x = 488,877.48 × 199,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,284.73x = 97,393,971,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,393,971,125.83/354,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,903.10

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