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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,271.14, 545,474.36 and 213,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,271.14, 545,474.36 and 213,983.08 is: 295,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,271.14 : 545,474.36 = 213,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,271.14/545,474.36 = 213,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,271.14x = 545,474.36 × 213,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,271.14x = 116,722,282,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,722,282,785.10/395,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,296.75

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