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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,269.29, 474,952.90 and 208,066.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,269.29, 474,952.90 and 208,066.78 is: 287,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,269.29 : 474,952.90 = 208,066.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,269.29/474,952.90 = 208,066.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,269.29x = 474,952.90 × 208,066.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,269.29x = 98,821,918,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,821,918,346.70/344,269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,048.31

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