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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,768.60, 485,652.90 and 211,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,768.60, 485,652.90 and 211,794.20 is: 317,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,768.60 : 485,652.90 = 211,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,768.60/485,652.90 = 211,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,768.60x = 485,652.90 × 211,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,768.60x = 102,858,467,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,858,467,433.18/323,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,691.30

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