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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,290.11, 517,850.62 and 214,135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,290.11, 517,850.62 and 214,135.55 is: 295,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,290.11 : 517,850.62 = 214,135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,290.11/517,850.62 = 214,135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,290.11x = 517,850.62 × 214,135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,290.11x = 110,890,226,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,890,226,148.89/375,290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,478.68

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