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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,112.37, 392,222.48 and 207,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,112.37, 392,222.48 and 207,545.50 is: 286,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,112.37 : 392,222.48 = 207,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,112.37/392,222.48 = 207,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,112.37x = 392,222.48 × 207,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,112.37x = 81,404,007,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,404,007,724.00/284,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,520.47

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