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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,289.66, 457,841.19 and 211,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,289.66, 457,841.19 and 211,125 is: 316,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,289.66 : 457,841.19 = 211,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,289.66/457,841.19 = 211,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,289.66x = 457,841.19 × 211,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,289.66x = 96,661,721,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,661,721,238.75/305,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,622.98

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