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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,406.29, 489,092.94 and 201,450.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,406.29, 489,092.94 and 201,450.89 is: 278,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,406.29 : 489,092.94 = 201,450.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,406.29/489,092.94 = 201,450.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,406.29x = 489,092.94 × 201,450.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,406.29x = 98,528,205,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,528,205,610.25/354,406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,009.19

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