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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,741.78, 489,554.46 and 201,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,741.78, 489,554.46 and 201,802.14 is: 278,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,741.78 : 489,554.46 = 201,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,741.78/489,554.46 = 201,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,741.78x = 489,554.46 × 201,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,741.78x = 98,793,137,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,793,137,674.54/354,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,493.10

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