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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,221.86, 527,466.48 and 210,142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,221.86, 527,466.48 and 210,142.74 is: 289,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,221.86 : 527,466.48 = 210,142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,221.86/527,466.48 = 210,142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,221.86x = 527,466.48 × 210,142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,221.86x = 110,843,251,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,843,251,365.36/382,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,997.15

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