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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,302.16, 490,316.84 and 196,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,302.16, 490,316.84 and 196,326.16 is: 270,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,302.16 : 490,316.84 = 196,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,302.16/490,316.84 = 196,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,302.16x = 490,316.84 × 196,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,302.16x = 96,262,022,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,262,022,380.53/355,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,930.02

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