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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,737.98, 518,554.29 and 214,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,737.98, 518,554.29 and 214,617.10 is: 296,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,737.98 : 518,554.29 = 214,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,737.98/518,554.29 = 214,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,737.98x = 518,554.29 × 214,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,737.98x = 111,290,617,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,290,617,912.36/375,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,192.09

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