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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,225.70, 474,953.83 and 208,256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,225.70, 474,953.83 and 208,256.27 is: 287,346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,225.70 : 474,953.83 = 208,256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,225.70/474,953.83 = 208,256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,225.70x = 474,953.83 × 208,256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,225.70x = 98,912,110,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,912,110,162.60/344,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,346.67

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