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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,942.52, 538,122.04 and 211,094.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,942.52, 538,122.04 and 211,094.52 is: 291,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,942.52 : 538,122.04 = 211,094.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,942.52/538,122.04 = 211,094.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,942.52x = 538,122.04 × 211,094.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,942.52x = 113,594,613,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,594,613,735.22/389,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,311.18

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