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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,665.05, 514,293.22 and 211,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,665.05, 514,293.22 and 211,535.09 is: 291,927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,665.05 : 514,293.22 = 211,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,665.05/514,293.22 = 211,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,665.05x = 514,293.22 × 211,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,665.05x = 108,791,062,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791,062,579.09/372,665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,927.19

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