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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,483.09, 489,228.66 and 201,544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,483.09, 489,228.66 and 201,544.34 is: 278,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,483.09 : 489,228.66 = 201,544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,483.09/489,228.66 = 201,544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,483.09x = 489,228.66 × 201,544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,483.09x = 98,601,264,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,601,264,942.64/354,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,155.06

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