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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,751.64, 525,436.17 and 210,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,751.64, 525,436.17 and 210,985.76 is: 291,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,751.64 : 525,436.17 = 210,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,751.64/525,436.17 = 210,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,751.64x = 525,436.17 × 210,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,751.64x = 110,859,550,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,859,550,181.33/380,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,159.75

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