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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,315, 488,954.70 and 195,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,315, 488,954.70 and 195,339 is: 269,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,315 : 488,954.70 = 195,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,315/488,954.70 = 195,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,315x = 488,954.70 × 195,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,315x = 95,511,922,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,511,922,143.30/354,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,567.82

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