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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,043.24, 500,926.14 and 212,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,043.24, 500,926.14 and 212,111.08 is: 292,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,043.24 : 500,926.14 = 212,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,043.24/500,926.14 = 212,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,043.24x = 500,926.14 × 212,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,043.24x = 106,251,984,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,251,984,555.63/363,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,670.33

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