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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,643.79, 552,867.44 and 219,321.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,643.79, 552,867.44 and 219,321.00 is: 302,651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,643.79 : 552,867.44 = 219,321.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,643.79/552,867.44 = 219,321.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,643.79x = 552,867.44 × 219,321.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,643.79x = 121,255,440,784.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,255,440,784.89/400,643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,651.49

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