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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,188.13, 490,169.24 and 212,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,188.13, 490,169.24 and 212,031.26 is: 292,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,188.13 : 490,169.24 = 212,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,188.13/490,169.24 = 212,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,188.13x = 490,169.24 × 212,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,188.13x = 103,931,201,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,931,201,570.44/355,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,608.88

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