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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,605.04, 492,093.60 and 195,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,605.04, 492,093.60 and 195,428 is: 269,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,605.04 : 492,093.60 = 195,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,605.04/492,093.60 = 195,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,605.04x = 492,093.60 × 195,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,605.04x = 96,168,868,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,168,868,060.80/356,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,678.94

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