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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,428.64, 484,952.31 and 206,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,428.64, 484,952.31 and 206,214.87 is: 284,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,428.64 : 484,952.31 = 206,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,428.64/484,952.31 = 206,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,428.64x = 484,952.31 × 206,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,428.64x = 100,004,377,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,004,377,562.85/351,428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,565.25

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