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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,920.80, 494,881.20 and 211,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,920.80, 494,881.20 and 211,822.80 is: 317,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,920.80 : 494,881.20 = 211,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,920.80/494,881.20 = 211,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,920.80x = 494,881.20 × 211,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,920.80x = 104,827,121,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,827,121,451.36/329,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,734.20

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