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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,664.55, 514,292.53 and 211,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,664.55, 514,292.53 and 211,534.59 is: 291,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,664.55 : 514,292.53 = 211,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,664.55/514,292.53 = 211,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,664.55x = 514,292.53 × 211,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,664.55x = 108,790,657,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,790,657,659.05/372,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,926.50

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