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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,363.84, 518,010.52 and 214,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,363.84, 518,010.52 and 214,215.68 is: 295,622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,363.84 : 518,010.52 = 214,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,363.84/518,010.52 = 214,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,363.84x = 518,010.52 × 214,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,363.84x = 110,965,975,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,965,975,788.95/375,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,622.44

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