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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,462.83, 453,401.96 and 215,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,462.83, 453,401.96 and 215,292.87 is: 297,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,462.83 : 453,401.96 = 215,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,462.83/453,401.96 = 215,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,462.83x = 453,401.96 × 215,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,462.83x = 97,614,208,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,614,208,155.56/328,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,184.95

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