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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,970.60, 488,664.30 and 213,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,970.60, 488,664.30 and 213,704.60 is: 320,365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,970.60 : 488,664.30 = 213,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,970.60/488,664.30 = 213,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,970.60x = 488,664.30 × 213,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,970.60x = 104,429,808,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,429,808,765.78/325,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,365.73

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