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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,565.33, 485,130.91 and 206,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,565.33, 485,130.91 and 206,355.42 is: 284,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,565.33 : 485,130.91 = 206,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,565.33/485,130.91 = 206,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,565.33x = 485,130.91 × 206,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,565.33x = 100,109,392,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,109,392,688.03/351,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,753.31

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