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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,468.92, 514,018.71 and 211,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,468.92, 514,018.71 and 211,330.76 is: 291,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,468.92 : 514,018.71 = 211,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,468.92/514,018.71 = 211,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,468.92x = 514,018.71 × 211,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,468.92x = 108,627,964,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,627,964,638.52/372,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,643.03

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