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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,215.26, 487,822.90 and 214,381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,215.26, 487,822.90 and 214,381.34 is: 321,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,215.26 : 487,822.90 = 214,381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,215.26/487,822.90 = 214,381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,215.26x = 487,822.90 × 214,381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,215.26x = 104,580,126,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,580,126,984.69/325,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,572.02

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