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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,272.72, 527,549.89 and 210,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,272.72, 527,549.89 and 210,203.78 is: 290,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,272.72 : 527,549.89 = 210,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,272.72/527,549.89 = 210,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,272.72x = 527,549.89 × 210,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,272.72x = 110,892,981,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,892,981,016.58/382,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,088.66

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