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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,467.81, 523,644.96 and 209,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,467.81, 523,644.96 and 209,691 is: 289,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,467.81 : 523,644.96 = 209,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,467.81/523,644.96 = 209,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,467.81x = 523,644.96 × 209,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,467.81x = 109,803,635,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,803,635,307.36/379,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,362.19

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