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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,050.52, 465,340.08 and 214,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,050.52, 465,340.08 and 214,612 is: 296,298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,050.52 : 465,340.08 = 214,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,050.52/465,340.08 = 214,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,050.52x = 465,340.08 × 214,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,050.52x = 99,867,565,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,867,565,248.96/337,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,298.51

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