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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,237.80, 525,356.70 and 208,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,237.80, 525,356.70 and 208,520.20 is: 312,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,237.80 : 525,356.70 = 208,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,237.80/525,356.70 = 208,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,237.80x = 525,356.70 × 208,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,237.80x = 109,547,484,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,547,484,155.34/350,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,780.30

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