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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,621.32, 528,014.94 and 210,549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,621.32, 528,014.94 and 210,549.78 is: 290,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,621.32 : 528,014.94 = 210,549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,621.32/528,014.94 = 210,549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,621.32x = 528,014.94 × 210,549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,621.32x = 111,173,429,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,173,429,453.71/382,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,557.33

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