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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,477.73, 490,565.09 and 212,250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,477.73, 490,565.09 and 212,250.29 is: 292,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,477.73 : 490,565.09 = 212,250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,477.73/490,565.09 = 212,250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,477.73x = 490,565.09 × 212,250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,477.73x = 104,122,580,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122,580,694.18/355,477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,908.88

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