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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,393.50, 426,164.40 and 218,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,393.50, 426,164.40 and 218,591.84 is: 301,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,393.50 : 426,164.40 = 218,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,393.50/426,164.40 = 218,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,393.50x = 426,164.40 × 218,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,393.50x = 93,156,060,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,156,060,338.50/309,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,092.49

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