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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,214.81, 444,780.44 and 214,745.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,214.81, 444,780.44 and 214,745.63 is: 296,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,214.81 : 444,780.44 = 214,745.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,214.81/444,780.44 = 214,745.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,214.81x = 444,780.44 × 214,745.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,214.81x = 95,514,656,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,514,656,413.01/322,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,431.61

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