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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,535.72, 475,485.90 and 206,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,535.72, 475,485.90 and 206,719.80 is: 285,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,535.72 : 475,485.90 = 206,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,535.72/475,485.90 = 206,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,535.72x = 475,485.90 × 206,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,535.72x = 98,292,350,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,292,350,150.82/344,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,289.29

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