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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,848.11, 558,838.33 and 213,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,848.11, 558,838.33 and 213,036 is: 319,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,848.11 : 558,838.33 = 213,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,848.11/558,838.33 = 213,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,848.11x = 558,838.33 × 213,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,848.11x = 119,052,682,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,052,682,469.88/372,848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,306.12

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