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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,796.08, 545,511.12 and 212,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,796.08, 545,511.12 and 212,041.92 is: 317,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,796.08 : 545,511.12 = 212,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,796.08/545,511.12 = 212,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,796.08x = 545,511.12 × 212,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,796.08x = 115,671,225,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,671,225,266.15/363,796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,956.22

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