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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,366.84, 518,014.66 and 214,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,366.84, 518,014.66 and 214,218.68 is: 295,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,366.84 : 518,014.66 = 214,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,366.84/518,014.66 = 214,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,366.84x = 518,014.66 × 214,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,366.84x = 110,968,416,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,968,416,685.85/375,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,626.58

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