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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,885.27, 468,844.83 and 211,285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,885.27, 468,844.83 and 211,285.17 is: 316,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,885.27 : 468,844.83 = 211,285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,885.27/468,844.83 = 211,285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,885.27x = 468,844.83 × 211,285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,885.27x = 99,059,959,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,059,959,610.17/312,885.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,601.54

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