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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,984.31, 525,781.92 and 211,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,984.31, 525,781.92 and 211,218.44 is: 291,494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,984.31 : 525,781.92 = 211,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,984.31/525,781.92 = 211,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,984.31x = 525,781.92 × 211,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,984.31x = 111,054,833,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,054,833,897.66/380,984.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,494.51

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