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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,326.20, 457,989.30 and 212,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,326.20, 457,989.30 and 212,014.20 is: 318,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,326.20 : 457,989.30 = 212,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,326.20/457,989.30 = 212,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,326.20x = 457,989.30 × 212,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,326.20x = 97,100,235,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100,235,048.06/305,326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,021.30

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