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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,865.66, 432,994.74 and 209,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,865.66, 432,994.74 and 209,118.08 is: 288,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,865.66 : 432,994.74 = 209,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,865.66/432,994.74 = 209,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,865.66x = 432,994.74 × 209,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,865.66x = 90,547,028,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,547,028,678.90/313,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,489.76

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