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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,565.52, 435,750.82 and 212,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,565.52, 435,750.82 and 212,845.52 is: 318,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,565.52 : 435,750.82 = 212,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,565.52/435,750.82 = 212,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,565.52x = 435,750.82 × 212,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,565.52x = 92,747,609,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,747,609,873.33/291,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,102.12

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