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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,909.60, 488,572.80 and 213,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,909.60, 488,572.80 and 213,643.60 is: 320,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,909.60 : 488,572.80 = 213,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,909.60/488,572.80 = 213,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,909.60x = 488,572.80 × 213,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,909.60x = 104,380,451,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,380,451,854.08/325,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,274.25

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