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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,666.92, 508,761.48 and 207,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,666.92, 508,761.48 and 207,524.44 is: 286,384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,666.92 : 508,761.48 = 207,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,666.92/508,761.48 = 207,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,666.92x = 508,761.48 × 207,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,666.92x = 105,580,441,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,580,441,230.57/368,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,384.36

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