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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,635.16, 674,785.36 and 212,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,635.16, 674,785.36 and 212,978.38 is: 319,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,635.16 : 674,785.36 = 212,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,635.16/674,785.36 = 212,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,635.16x = 674,785.36 × 212,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,635.16x = 143,714,692,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,714,692,820.52/449,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,625.12

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