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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,117.70, 489,176.55 and 211,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,117.70, 489,176.55 and 211,956.30 is: 317,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,117.70 : 489,176.55 = 211,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,117.70/489,176.55 = 211,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,117.70x = 489,176.55 × 211,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,117.70x = 103,684,051,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684,051,584.77/326,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,934.45

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