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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,940.69, 518,825.61 and 214,792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,940.69, 518,825.61 and 214,792.29 is: 296,429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,940.69 : 518,825.61 = 214,792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,940.69/518,825.61 = 214,792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,940.69x = 518,825.61 × 214,792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,940.69x = 111,439,737,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,439,737,214.46/375,940.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,429.04

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