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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,724.13, 489,530.11 and 201,784.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,724.13, 489,530.11 and 201,784.49 is: 278,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,724.13 : 489,530.11 = 201,784.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,724.13/489,530.11 = 201,784.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,724.13x = 489,530.11 × 201,784.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,724.13x = 98,779,583,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,779,583,585.99/354,724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,468.75

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