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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,653.42, 448,840.64 and 216,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,653.42, 448,840.64 and 216,562.76 is: 298,483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,653.42 : 448,840.64 = 216,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,653.42/448,840.64 = 216,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,653.42x = 448,840.64 × 216,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,653.42x = 97,202,170,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,202,170,303.65/325,653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,483.49

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