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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,429.92, 524,986.80 and 210,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,429.92, 524,986.80 and 210,660.40 is: 290,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,429.92 : 524,986.80 = 210,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,429.92/524,986.80 = 210,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,429.92x = 524,986.80 × 210,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,429.92x = 110,593,929,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,593,929,282.72/380,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,707.76

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