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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,750.82, 445,145.89 and 208,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,750.82, 445,145.89 and 208,048.14 is: 286,945.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,750.82 : 445,145.89 = 208,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,750.82/445,145.89 = 208,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,750.82x = 445,145.89 × 208,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,750.82x = 92,611,774,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,611,774,443.14/322,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,945.13

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