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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,324.97, 524,856.51 and 208,250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,324.97, 524,856.51 and 208,250.19 is: 287,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,324.97 : 524,856.51 = 208,250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,324.97/524,856.51 = 208,250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,324.97x = 524,856.51 × 208,250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,324.97x = 109,301,467,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,301,467,930.24/380,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,389.67

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