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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,292.20, 406,938.30 and 218,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,292.20, 406,938.30 and 218,804.20 is: 328,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,292.20 : 406,938.30 = 218,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,292.20/406,938.30 = 218,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,292.20x = 406,938.30 × 218,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,292.20x = 89,039,809,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,039,809,180.86/271,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,206.30

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