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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,770.06, 488,661.57 and 214,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,770.06, 488,661.57 and 214,162.14 is: 321,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,770.06 : 488,661.57 = 214,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,770.06/488,661.57 = 214,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,770.06x = 488,661.57 × 214,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,770.06x = 104,652,807,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,652,807,566.96/325,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,247.47

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