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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,293.60, 487,940.40 and 213,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,293.60, 487,940.40 and 213,679.20 is: 320,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,293.60 : 487,940.40 = 213,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,293.60/487,940.40 = 213,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,293.60x = 487,940.40 × 213,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,293.60x = 104,262,714,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,262,714,319.68/325,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,518.80

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