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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,807.68, 489,681.48 and 201,816.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,807.68, 489,681.48 and 201,816.33 is: 278,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,807.68 : 489,681.48 = 201,816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,807.68/489,681.48 = 201,816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,807.68x = 489,681.48 × 201,816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,807.68x = 98,825,718,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,825,718,083.07/354,807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,533.20

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