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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,621.92, 457,711.92 and 210,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,621.92, 457,711.92 and 210,739.50 is: 290,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,621.92 : 457,711.92 = 210,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,621.92/457,711.92 = 210,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,621.92x = 457,711.92 × 210,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,621.92x = 96,457,981,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457,981,164.84/331,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,867.33

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