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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,006.53, 489,907.85 and 211,772.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,006.53, 489,907.85 and 211,772.61 is: 292,245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,006.53 : 489,907.85 = 211,772.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,006.53/489,907.85 = 211,772.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,006.53x = 489,907.85 × 211,772.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,006.53x = 103,749,062,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,749,062,995.13/355,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,245.51

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