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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,483.46, 497,470.42 and 199,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,483.46, 497,470.42 and 199,349.44 is: 275,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,483.46 : 497,470.42 = 199,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,483.46/497,470.42 = 199,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,483.46x = 497,470.42 × 199,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,483.46x = 99,170,449,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,170,449,643.56/360,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,104.02

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