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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,711.22, 328,066.84 and 52,499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,711.22, 328,066.84 and 52,499.22 is: 78,748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,711.22 : 328,066.84 = 52,499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,711.22/328,066.84 = 52,499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,711.22x = 328,066.84 × 52,499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,711.22x = 17,223,253,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,253,207.86/218,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,748.83

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