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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,961.86, 493,982.91 and 196,815.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,961.86, 493,982.91 and 196,815.51 is: 271,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,961.86 : 493,982.91 = 196,815.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,961.86/493,982.91 = 196,815.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,961.86x = 493,982.91 × 196,815.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,961.86x = 97,223,498,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223,498,362.93/357,961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,602.95

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