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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,175.15, 552,211.76 and 218,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,175.15, 552,211.76 and 218,877.71 is: 302,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,175.15 : 552,211.76 = 218,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,175.15/552,211.76 = 218,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,175.15x = 552,211.76 × 218,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,175.15x = 120,866,845,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,866,845,463.87/400,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,034.86

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