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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,421.80, 489,101.78 and 193,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,421.80, 489,101.78 and 193,277.16 is: 266,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,421.80 : 489,101.78 = 193,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,421.80/489,101.78 = 193,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,421.80x = 489,101.78 × 193,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,421.80x = 94,532,202,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,532,202,989.34/354,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,722.32

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