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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,293.21, 952,737.74 and 208,730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,293.21, 952,737.74 and 208,730.72 is: 313,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,293.21 : 952,737.74 = 208,730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,293.21/952,737.74 = 208,730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,293.21x = 952,737.74 × 208,730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,293.21x = 198,865,632,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,865,632,812.49/635,293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,029.68

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