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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,732.48, 526,806.72 and 211,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,732.48, 526,806.72 and 211,968 is: 292,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,732.48 : 526,806.72 = 211,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,732.48/526,806.72 = 211,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,732.48x = 526,806.72 × 211,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,732.48x = 111,666,166,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,666,166,824.96/381,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,524.67

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