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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,128.64, 438,493.62 and 221,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,128.64, 438,493.62 and 221,518.88 is: 331,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,128.64 : 438,493.62 = 221,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,128.64/438,493.62 = 221,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,128.64x = 438,493.62 × 221,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,128.64x = 97,134,615,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,134,615,589.55/293,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,371.97

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