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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,984.34, 440,381.66 and 211,699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,984.34, 440,381.66 and 211,699.84 is: 292,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,984.34 : 440,381.66 = 211,699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,984.34/440,381.66 = 211,699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,984.34x = 440,381.66 × 211,699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,984.34x = 93,228,726,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,228,726,960.93/318,984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,267.41

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