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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,516.60, 487,983.30 and 213,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,516.60, 487,983.30 and 213,250.60 is: 319,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,516.60 : 487,983.30 = 213,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,516.60/487,983.30 = 213,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,516.60x = 487,983.30 × 213,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,516.60x = 104,062,731,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,062,731,514.98/325,516.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,684.87

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