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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,607.60, 489,357.72 and 193,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,607.60, 489,357.72 and 193,462.80 is: 266,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,607.60 : 489,357.72 = 193,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,607.60/489,357.72 = 193,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,607.60x = 489,357.72 × 193,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,607.60x = 94,672,514,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,672,514,712.82/354,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,978.25

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