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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,310.51, 524,808.53 and 208,195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,310.51, 524,808.53 and 208,195.49 is: 287,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,310.51 : 524,808.53 = 208,195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,310.51/524,808.53 = 208,195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,310.51x = 524,808.53 × 208,195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,310.51x = 109,262,769,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,262,769,330.57/380,310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,298.84

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