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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,316.87, 453,553.22 and 217,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,316.87, 453,553.22 and 217,026.60 is: 325,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,316.87 : 453,553.22 = 217,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,316.87/453,553.22 = 217,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,316.87x = 453,553.22 × 217,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,316.87x = 98,433,112,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,433,112,170.52/302,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,595.83

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