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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,940.12, 528,528.23 and 221,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,940.12, 528,528.23 and 221,795.12 is: 306,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,940.12 : 528,528.23 = 221,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,940.12/528,528.23 = 221,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,940.12x = 528,528.23 × 221,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,940.12x = 117,224,983,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,224,983,240.31/382,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,118.31

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