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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,545.60, 488,026.80 and 213,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,545.60, 488,026.80 and 213,279.60 is: 319,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,545.60 : 488,026.80 = 213,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,545.60/488,026.80 = 213,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,545.60x = 488,026.80 × 213,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,545.60x = 104,086,160,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,086,160,693.28/325,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,728.36

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