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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,481.48, 526,434.42 and 211,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,481.48, 526,434.42 and 211,711.24 is: 292,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,481.48 : 526,434.42 = 211,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,481.48/526,434.42 = 211,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,481.48x = 526,434.42 × 211,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,481.48x = 111,452,083,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,452,083,836.88/381,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,155.95

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