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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,949.58, 514,671.10 and 211,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,949.58, 514,671.10 and 211,804.62 is: 292,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,949.58 : 514,671.10 = 211,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,949.58/514,671.10 = 211,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,949.58x = 514,671.10 × 211,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,949.58x = 109,009,716,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,009,716,760.48/372,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,290.76

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