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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,966.60, 461,949.90 and 213,488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,966.60, 461,949.90 and 213,488.20 is: 320,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,966.60 : 461,949.90 = 213,488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,966.60/461,949.90 = 213,488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,966.60x = 461,949.90 × 213,488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,966.60x = 98,620,852,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,620,852,641.18/307,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,232.30

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