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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,550.62, 475,441.77 and 206,722.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,550.62, 475,441.77 and 206,722.23 is: 285,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,550.62 : 475,441.77 = 206,722.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,550.62/475,441.77 = 206,722.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,550.62x = 475,441.77 × 206,722.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,550.62x = 98,284,382,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,284,382,929.55/344,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,253.83

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