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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,176.60, 325,764.90 and 209,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,176.60, 325,764.90 and 209,303.40 is: 313,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,176.60 : 325,764.90 = 209,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,176.60/325,764.90 = 209,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,176.60x = 325,764.90 × 209,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,176.60x = 68,183,701,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,183,701,170.66/217,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,955.10

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