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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,449.40, 795,674.10 and 214,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,449.40, 795,674.10 and 214,916.60 is: 322,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,449.40 : 795,674.10 = 214,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,449.40/795,674.10 = 214,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,449.40x = 795,674.10 × 214,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,449.40x = 171,003,572,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,003,572,280.06/530,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,374.90

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