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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,573.28, 475,553.70 and 208,612.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,573.28, 475,553.70 and 208,612.35 is: 287,910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,573.28 : 475,553.70 = 208,612.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,573.28/475,553.70 = 208,612.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,573.28x = 475,553.70 × 208,612.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,573.28x = 99,206,374,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,206,374,908.20/344,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,910.82

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