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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,417.46, 524,975.72 and 210,651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,417.46, 524,975.72 and 210,651.58 is: 290,698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,417.46 : 524,975.72 = 210,651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,417.46/524,975.72 = 210,651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,417.46x = 524,975.72 × 210,651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,417.46x = 110,586,964,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,586,964,879.64/380,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,698.97

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