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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,031.69, 545,139.86 and 213,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,031.69, 545,139.86 and 213,739.64 is: 294,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,031.69 : 545,139.86 = 213,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,031.69/545,139.86 = 213,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,031.69x = 545,139.86 × 213,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,031.69x = 116,517,997,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,517,997,426.05/395,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,958.61

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