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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,664.31, 514,289.40 and 209,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,664.31, 514,289.40 and 209,349.64 is: 288,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,664.31 : 514,289.40 = 209,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,664.31/514,289.40 = 209,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,664.31x = 514,289.40 × 209,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,664.31x = 107,666,298,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,666,298,174.37/372,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,909.60

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