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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,955.12, 514,678.66 and 211,810.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,955.12, 514,678.66 and 211,810.07 is: 292,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,955.12 : 514,678.66 = 211,810.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,955.12/514,678.66 = 211,810.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,955.12x = 514,678.66 × 211,810.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,955.12x = 109,014,123,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,014,123,759.28/372,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,298.24

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