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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,695.54, 485,285.01 and 208,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,695.54, 485,285.01 and 208,432.46 is: 287,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,695.54 : 485,285.01 = 208,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,695.54/485,285.01 = 208,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,695.54x = 485,285.01 × 208,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,695.54x = 101,149,146,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,149,146,009.00/351,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,604.29

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