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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,031.20, 459,046.80 and 211,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,031.20, 459,046.80 and 211,552.80 is: 317,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,031.20 : 459,046.80 = 211,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,031.20/459,046.80 = 211,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,031.20x = 459,046.80 × 211,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,031.20x = 97,112,635,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112,635,871.04/306,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,329.20

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