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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,963.39, 518,867.37 and 214,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,963.39, 518,867.37 and 214,842.24 is: 296,503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,963.39 : 518,867.37 = 214,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,963.39/518,867.37 = 214,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,963.39x = 518,867.37 × 214,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,963.39x = 111,474,628,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,474,628,033.71/375,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,503.94

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