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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,268.16, 462,888.48 and 208,130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,268.16, 462,888.48 and 208,130.56 is: 287,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,268.16 : 462,888.48 = 208,130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,268.16/462,888.48 = 208,130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,268.16x = 462,888.48 × 208,130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,268.16x = 96,341,238,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,341,238,559.95/335,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,355.76

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