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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,631.36, 674,779.68 and 212,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,631.36, 674,779.68 and 212,975.28 is: 319,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,631.36 : 674,779.68 = 212,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,631.36/674,779.68 = 212,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,631.36x = 674,779.68 × 212,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,631.36x = 143,711,391,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,711,391,286.31/449,631.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,620.48

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