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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,332.20, 457,998.30 and 212,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,332.20, 457,998.30 and 212,020.20 is: 318,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,332.20 : 457,998.30 = 212,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,332.20/457,998.30 = 212,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,332.20x = 457,998.30 × 212,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,332.20x = 97,104,891,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,104,891,165.66/305,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,030.30

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