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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,659.16, 485,279.54 and 206,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,659.16, 485,279.54 and 206,462.52 is: 284,912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,659.16 : 485,279.54 = 206,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,659.16/485,279.54 = 206,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,659.16x = 485,279.54 × 206,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,659.16x = 100,192,036,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,192,036,732.84/351,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,912.35

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