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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,295.81, 524,803.05 and 208,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,295.81, 524,803.05 and 208,211.58 is: 287,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,295.81 : 524,803.05 = 208,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,295.81/524,803.05 = 208,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,295.81x = 524,803.05 × 208,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,295.81x = 109,270,072,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,270,072,229.32/380,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,329.15

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