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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,391.11, 431,734.73 and 213,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,391.11, 431,734.73 and 213,010.71 is: 318,886.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,391.11 : 431,734.73 = 213,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,391.11/431,734.73 = 213,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,391.11x = 431,734.73 × 213,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,391.11x = 91,964,120,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,964,120,303.90/288,391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,886.81

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