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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,293.65, 535,239.81 and 207,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,293.65, 535,239.81 and 207,218.74 is: 310,421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,293.65 : 535,239.81 = 207,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,293.65/535,239.81 = 207,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,293.65x = 535,239.81 × 207,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,293.65x = 110,911,719,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,911,719,026.04/357,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,421.75

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