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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,443.20, 324,664.80 and 208,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,443.20, 324,664.80 and 208,148.80 is: 312,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,443.20 : 324,664.80 = 208,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,443.20/324,664.80 = 208,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,443.20x = 324,664.80 × 208,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,443.20x = 67,578,588,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578,588,522.24/216,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,223.20

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