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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,731.83, 525,410.49 and 208,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,731.83, 525,410.49 and 208,622.44 is: 287,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,731.83 : 525,410.49 = 208,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,731.83/525,410.49 = 208,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,731.83x = 525,410.49 × 208,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,731.83x = 109,612,418,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,612,418,425.40/380,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,899.28

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