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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,907.52, 538,074.06 and 211,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,907.52, 538,074.06 and 211,059.52 is: 291,263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,907.52 : 538,074.06 = 211,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,907.52/538,074.06 = 211,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,907.52x = 538,074.06 × 211,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,907.52x = 113,565,652,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,565,652,828.05/389,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,263.05

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