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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,771.06, 488,663.07 and 214,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,771.06, 488,663.07 and 214,163.14 is: 321,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,771.06 : 488,663.07 = 214,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,771.06/488,663.07 = 214,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,771.06x = 488,663.07 × 214,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,771.06x = 104,653,617,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,653,617,473.24/325,771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,248.97

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