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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,196.16, 502,627.43 and 211,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,196.16, 502,627.43 and 211,281.12 is: 291,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,196.16 : 502,627.43 = 211,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,196.16/502,627.43 = 211,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,196.16x = 502,627.43 × 211,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,196.16x = 106,195,686,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,195,686,881.32/364,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,589.25

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