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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,909.20, 488,863.80 and 211,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,909.20, 488,863.80 and 211,747.80 is: 317,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,909.20 : 488,863.80 = 211,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,909.20/488,863.80 = 211,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,909.20x = 488,863.80 × 211,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,909.20x = 103,515,834,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,515,834,149.64/325,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,621.70

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