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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,327.38, 451,568.52 and 216,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,327.38, 451,568.52 and 216,689.27 is: 324,730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,327.38 : 451,568.52 = 216,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,327.38/451,568.52 = 216,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,327.38x = 451,568.52 × 216,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,327.38x = 97,850,050,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,850,050,695.94/301,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,730.04

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