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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,293.79, 454,571.73 and 214,572.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,293.79, 454,571.73 and 214,572.87 is: 321,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,293.79 : 454,571.73 = 214,572.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,293.79/454,571.73 = 214,572.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,293.79x = 454,571.73 × 214,572.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,293.79x = 97,538,760,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,538,760,726.97/303,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,598.28

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