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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,572.64, 492,074.10 and 195,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,572.64, 492,074.10 and 195,424.22 is: 269,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,572.64 : 492,074.10 = 195,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,572.64/492,074.10 = 195,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,572.64x = 492,074.10 × 195,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,572.64x = 96,163,197,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,163,197,174.70/356,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,687.54

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