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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,258.76, 545,453.87 and 213,966.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,258.76, 545,453.87 and 213,966.99 is: 295,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,258.76 : 545,453.87 = 213,966.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,258.76/545,453.87 = 213,966.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,258.76x = 545,453.87 × 213,966.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,258.76x = 116,709,121,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,709,121,677.92/395,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,272.70

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