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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,265.59, 545,466.70 and 213,977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,265.59, 545,466.70 and 213,977.53 is: 295,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,265.59 : 545,466.70 = 213,977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,265.59/545,466.70 = 213,977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,265.59x = 545,466.70 × 213,977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,265.59x = 116,717,618,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,717,618,112.56/395,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,289.10

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