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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,237.13, 623,243.17 and 212,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,237.13, 623,243.17 and 212,985.08 is: 319,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,237.13 : 623,243.17 = 212,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,237.13/623,243.17 = 212,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,237.13x = 623,243.17 × 212,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,237.13x = 132,741,497,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,741,497,447.55/415,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,676.37

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