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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,275.79, 621,995.52 and 212,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,275.79, 621,995.52 and 212,016.54 is: 318,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,275.79 : 621,995.52 = 212,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,275.79/621,995.52 = 212,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,275.79x = 621,995.52 × 212,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,275.79x = 131,873,338,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,873,338,045.90/414,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,322.58

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