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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,864.98, 539,392.77 and 212,016.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,864.98, 539,392.77 and 212,016.98 is: 292,582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,864.98 : 539,392.77 = 212,016.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,864.98/539,392.77 = 212,016.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,864.98x = 539,392.77 × 212,016.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,864.98x = 114,360,426,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,360,426,129.24/390,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,582.94

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