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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,481.91, 432,737.41 and 211,645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,481.91, 432,737.41 and 211,645.26 is: 292,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,481.91 : 432,737.41 = 211,645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,481.91/432,737.41 = 211,645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,481.91x = 432,737.41 × 211,645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,481.91x = 91,586,821,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,586,821,651.18/313,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,159.83

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