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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,105.52, 530,064.84 and 214,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,105.52, 530,064.84 and 214,329.52 is: 295,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,105.52 : 530,064.84 = 214,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,105.52/530,064.84 = 214,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,105.52x = 530,064.84 × 214,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,105.52x = 113,608,542,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,608,542,726.08/384,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,774.30

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