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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,867.97, 447,157.95 and 209,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,867.97, 447,157.95 and 209,423.48 is: 289,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,867.97 : 447,157.95 = 209,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,867.97/447,157.95 = 209,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,867.97x = 447,157.95 × 209,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,867.97x = 93,645,371,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,645,371,762.88/323,867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,146.75

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