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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,621.06, 489,406.05 and 201,707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,621.06, 489,406.05 and 201,707.09 is: 278,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,621.06 : 489,406.05 = 201,707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,621.06/489,406.05 = 201,707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,621.06x = 489,406.05 × 201,707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,621.06x = 98,716,670,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716,670,173.89/354,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,372.27

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