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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,937.28, 528,462.72 and 213,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,937.28, 528,462.72 and 213,182.88 is: 294,197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,937.28 : 528,462.72 = 213,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,937.28/528,462.72 = 213,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,937.28x = 528,462.72 × 213,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,937.28x = 112,659,204,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,659,204,622.23/382,937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,197.54

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