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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,266.14, 545,467.44 and 213,978.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,266.14, 545,467.44 and 213,978.06 is: 295,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,266.14 : 545,467.44 = 213,978.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,266.14/545,467.44 = 213,978.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,266.14x = 545,467.44 × 213,978.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,266.14x = 116,718,063,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,718,063,534.48/395,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,289.81

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