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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,364.08, 489,019.32 and 203,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,364.08, 489,019.32 and 203,462.16 is: 280,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,364.08 : 489,019.32 = 203,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,364.08/489,019.32 = 203,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,364.08x = 489,019.32 × 203,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,364.08x = 99,496,927,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,496,927,128.93/354,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,775.99

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