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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,267.60, 588,109.80 and 214,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,267.60, 588,109.80 and 214,974.80 is: 322,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,267.60 : 588,109.80 = 214,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,267.60/588,109.80 = 214,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,267.60x = 588,109.80 × 214,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,267.60x = 126,428,786,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,428,786,633.04/392,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,302.39

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