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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,725.46, 514,226.06 and 211,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,725.46, 514,226.06 and 211,487.12 is: 291,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,725.46 : 514,226.06 = 211,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,725.46/514,226.06 = 211,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,725.46x = 514,226.06 × 211,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,725.46x = 108,752,188,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,752,188,458.35/372,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,775.58

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