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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,397.51, 502,846.91 and 211,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,397.51, 502,846.91 and 211,423.85 is: 291,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,397.51 : 502,846.91 = 211,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,397.51/502,846.91 = 211,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,397.51x = 502,846.91 × 211,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,397.51x = 106,313,829,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,313,829,672.80/364,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,752.35

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