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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,397.95, 502,847.51 and 211,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,397.95, 502,847.51 and 211,424.29 is: 291,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,397.95 : 502,847.51 = 211,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,397.95/502,847.51 = 211,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,397.95x = 502,847.51 × 211,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,397.95x = 106,314,177,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,314,177,051.46/364,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,752.95

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