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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,997.64, 494,034.98 and 210,907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,997.64, 494,034.98 and 210,907.89 is: 291,051.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,997.64 : 494,034.98 = 210,907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,997.64/494,034.98 = 210,907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,997.64x = 494,034.98 × 210,907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,997.64x = 104,195,874,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,195,874,163.45/357,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,051.85

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