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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,290.29, 347,877.77 and 206,206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,290.29, 347,877.77 and 206,206.95 is: 284,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,290.29 : 347,877.77 = 206,206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,290.29/347,877.77 = 206,206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,290.29x = 347,877.77 × 206,206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,290.29x = 71,734,812,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,734,812,893.47/252,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,334.42

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