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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,639.16, 674,791.36 and 212,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,639.16, 674,791.36 and 212,982.40 is: 319,631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,639.16 : 674,791.36 = 212,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,639.16/674,791.36 = 212,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,639.16x = 674,791.36 × 212,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,639.16x = 143,718,683,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,718,683,352.06/449,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,631.15

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