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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,972.74, 489,859.92 and 193,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,972.74, 489,859.92 and 193,827.69 is: 267,480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,972.74 : 489,859.92 = 193,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,972.74/489,859.92 = 193,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,972.74x = 489,859.92 × 193,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,972.74x = 94,948,416,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,948,416,717.18/354,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,480.87

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