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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,821.80, 436,232.70 and 211,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,821.80, 436,232.70 and 211,506.60 is: 317,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,821.80 : 436,232.70 = 211,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,821.80/436,232.70 = 211,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,821.80x = 436,232.70 × 211,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,821.80x = 92,266,095,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,266,095,185.82/290,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,259.90

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