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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,983.46, 325,472.10 and 211,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,983.46, 325,472.10 and 211,622.88 is: 317,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,983.46 : 325,472.10 = 211,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,983.46/325,472.10 = 211,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,983.46x = 325,472.10 × 211,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,983.46x = 68,877,343,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,877,343,161.65/216,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,431.31

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