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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,050.08, 721,593.48 and 214,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,050.08, 721,593.48 and 214,812.80 is: 322,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,050.08 : 721,593.48 = 214,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,050.08/721,593.48 = 214,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,050.08x = 721,593.48 × 214,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,050.08x = 155,007,515,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,007,515,900.54/481,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,227.40

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