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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,752.80, 430,129.20 and 216,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,752.80, 430,129.20 and 216,768.80 is: 325,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,752.80 : 430,129.20 = 216,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,752.80/430,129.20 = 216,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,752.80x = 430,129.20 × 216,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,752.80x = 93,238,590,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,238,590,528.96/286,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,153.20

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