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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,721.80, 488,582.70 and 213,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,721.80, 488,582.70 and 213,747.40 is: 320,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,721.80 : 488,582.70 = 213,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,721.80/488,582.70 = 213,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,721.80x = 488,582.70 × 213,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,721.80x = 104,433,281,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,433,281,809.98/325,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,621.10

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