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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,767.84, 536,497.23 and 219,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,767.84, 536,497.23 and 219,056.64 is: 302,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,767.84 : 536,497.23 = 219,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,767.84/536,497.23 = 219,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,767.84x = 536,497.23 × 219,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,767.84x = 117,523,280,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,523,280,573.11/388,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,296.82

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