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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,852.28, 432,092.52 and 212,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,852.28, 432,092.52 and 212,075.32 is: 292,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,852.28 : 432,092.52 = 212,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,852.28/432,092.52 = 212,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,852.28x = 432,092.52 × 212,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,852.28x = 91,636,159,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,636,159,448.61/312,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,905.52

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