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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,771.72, 486,895.83 and 209,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,771.72, 486,895.83 and 209,504.08 is: 289,157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,771.72 : 486,895.83 = 209,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,771.72/486,895.83 = 209,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,771.72x = 486,895.83 × 209,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,771.72x = 102,006,663,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,006,663,135.79/352,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,157.71

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