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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,851.50, 536,615.07 and 210,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,851.50, 536,615.07 and 210,003.50 is: 289,804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,851.50 : 536,615.07 = 210,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,851.50/536,615.07 = 210,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,851.50x = 536,615.07 × 210,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,851.50x = 112,691,042,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,691,042,852.75/388,851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,804.83

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