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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,856.13, 536,621.52 and 210,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,856.13, 536,621.52 and 210,008.13 is: 289,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,856.13 : 536,621.52 = 210,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,856.13/536,621.52 = 210,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,856.13x = 536,621.52 × 210,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,856.13x = 112,694,881,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,694,881,932.96/388,856.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,811.25

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