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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,147.08, 538,403.64 and 211,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,147.08, 538,403.64 and 211,299.08 is: 291,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,147.08 : 538,403.64 = 211,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,147.08/538,403.64 = 211,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,147.08x = 538,403.64 × 211,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,147.08x = 113,764,193,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,764,193,800.65/390,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,593.09

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