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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,001.80, 432,002.70 and 213,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,001.80, 432,002.70 and 213,352.20 is: 320,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,001.80 : 432,002.70 = 213,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,001.80/432,002.70 = 213,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,001.80x = 432,002.70 × 213,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,001.80x = 92,168,726,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,168,726,450.94/288,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,028.30

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