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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,420.66, 524,996.33 and 210,654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,420.66, 524,996.33 and 210,654.78 is: 290,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,420.66 : 524,996.33 = 210,654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,420.66/524,996.33 = 210,654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,420.66x = 524,996.33 × 210,654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,420.66x = 110,592,986,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,592,986,396.96/380,420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,712.36

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