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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,907.20, 488,860.80 and 211,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,907.20, 488,860.80 and 211,745.80 is: 317,618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,907.20 : 488,860.80 = 211,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,907.20/488,860.80 = 211,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,907.20x = 488,860.80 × 211,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,907.20x = 103,514,221,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,514,221,184.64/325,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,618.70

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