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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,823.40, 485,297.70 and 216,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,823.40, 485,297.70 and 216,903.40 is: 325,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,823.40 : 485,297.70 = 216,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,823.40/485,297.70 = 216,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,823.40x = 485,297.70 × 216,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,823.40x = 105,262,721,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,262,721,142.18/323,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,062.12

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