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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,768.52, 524,079.12 and 214,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,768.52, 524,079.12 and 214,183.28 is: 295,572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,768.52 : 524,079.12 = 214,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,768.52/524,079.12 = 214,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,768.52x = 524,079.12 × 214,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,768.52x = 112,248,984,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,248,984,901.11/379,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,572.12

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