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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,624.69, 518,304.73 and 212,221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,624.69, 518,304.73 and 212,221.57 is: 292,833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,624.69 : 518,304.73 = 212,221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,624.69/518,304.73 = 212,221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,624.69x = 518,304.73 × 212,221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,624.69x = 109,995,444,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,995,444,054.27/375,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,833.37

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