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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,697.54, 485,287.77 and 208,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,697.54, 485,287.77 and 208,434.46 is: 287,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,697.54 : 485,287.77 = 208,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,697.54/485,287.77 = 208,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,697.54x = 485,287.77 × 208,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,697.54x = 101,150,694,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,150,694,284.55/351,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,607.06

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