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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,312.62, 545,531.77 and 214,024.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,312.62, 545,531.77 and 214,024.68 is: 295,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,312.62 : 545,531.77 = 214,024.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,312.62/545,531.77 = 214,024.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,312.62x = 545,531.77 × 214,024.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,312.62x = 116,757,262,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,757,262,504.08/395,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,354.25

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