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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,622.42, 489,078.27 and 213,948.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,622.42, 489,078.27 and 213,948.18 is: 320,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,622.42 : 489,078.27 = 213,948.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,622.42/489,078.27 = 213,948.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,622.42x = 489,078.27 × 213,948.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,622.42x = 104,637,405,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,637,405,744.05/326,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,361.98

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