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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,096.07, 459,543.49 and 212,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,096.07, 459,543.49 and 212,215.72 is: 292,775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,096.07 : 459,543.49 = 212,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,096.07/459,543.49 = 212,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,096.07x = 459,543.49 × 212,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,096.07x = 97,522,352,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,522,352,601.66/333,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,775.45

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