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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,012.56, 489,980.61 and 209,812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,012.56, 489,980.61 and 209,812.41 is: 289,578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,012.56 : 489,980.61 = 209,812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,012.56/489,980.61 = 209,812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,012.56x = 489,980.61 × 209,812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,012.56x = 102,804,012,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,804,012,637.37/355,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,578.52

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