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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,042.39, 948,059.93 and 211,314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,042.39, 948,059.93 and 211,314.62 is: 316,970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,042.39 : 948,059.93 = 211,314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,042.39/948,059.93 = 211,314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,042.39x = 948,059.93 × 211,314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,042.39x = 200,338,923,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,338,923,845.18/632,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,970.71

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