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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,390.37, 552,538.67 and 219,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,390.37, 552,538.67 and 219,102.33 is: 302,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,390.37 : 552,538.67 = 219,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,390.37/552,538.67 = 219,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,390.37x = 552,538.67 × 219,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,390.37x = 121,062,508,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,062,508,916.59/400,390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,361.19

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