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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,478.79, 432,733.10 and 211,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,478.79, 432,733.10 and 211,642.14 is: 292,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,478.79 : 432,733.10 = 211,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,478.79/432,733.10 = 211,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,478.79x = 432,733.10 × 211,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,478.79x = 91,584,559,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,584,559,332.83/313,478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,155.52

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