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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,544.18, 492,031.67 and 195,405.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,544.18, 492,031.67 and 195,405.21 is: 269,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,544.18 : 492,031.67 = 195,405.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,544.18/492,031.67 = 195,405.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,544.18x = 492,031.67 × 195,405.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,544.18x = 96,145,550,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,145,550,825.97/356,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,659.57

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