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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,580.07, 508,656.86 and 207,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,580.07, 508,656.86 and 207,445.56 is: 286,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,580.07 : 508,656.86 = 207,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,580.07/508,656.86 = 207,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,580.07x = 508,656.86 × 207,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,580.07x = 105,518,606,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,518,606,170.65/368,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,284.08

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