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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,271.31, 524,774.56 and 208,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,271.31, 524,774.56 and 208,200.43 is: 287,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,271.31 : 524,774.56 = 208,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,271.31/524,774.56 = 208,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,271.31x = 524,774.56 × 208,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,271.31x = 109,258,286,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,258,286,911.83/380,271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,316.67

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