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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,470.24, 538,852.08 and 211,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,470.24, 538,852.08 and 211,622.24 is: 292,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,470.24 : 538,852.08 = 211,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,470.24/538,852.08 = 211,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,470.24x = 538,852.08 × 211,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,470.24x = 114,033,084,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033,084,198.26/390,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,040.40

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