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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,329.11, 497,254.34 and 199,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,329.11, 497,254.34 and 199,184.06 is: 274,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,329.11 : 497,254.34 = 199,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,329.11/497,254.34 = 199,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,329.11x = 497,254.34 × 199,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,329.11x = 99,045,140,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,045,140,034.92/360,329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,874.10

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