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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,095.07, 459,542.12 and 212,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,095.07, 459,542.12 and 212,214.72 is: 292,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,095.07 : 459,542.12 = 212,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,095.07/459,542.12 = 212,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,095.07x = 459,542.12 × 212,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,095.07x = 97,521,601,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,521,601,262.93/333,095.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,774.08

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