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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,295.22, 952,740.74 and 208,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,295.22, 952,740.74 and 208,732.72 is: 313,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,295.22 : 952,740.74 = 208,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,295.22/952,740.74 = 208,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,295.22x = 952,740.74 × 208,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,295.22x = 198,868,160,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,868,160,307.65/635,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,032.67

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