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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,145.88, 530,129.81 and 212,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,145.88, 530,129.81 and 212,063.45 is: 292,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,145.88 : 530,129.81 = 212,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,145.88/530,129.81 = 212,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,145.88x = 530,129.81 × 212,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,145.88x = 112,421,152,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,421,152,745.48/384,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,652.24

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