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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,998.80, 1,030,595.40 and 213,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,998.80, 1,030,595.40 and 213,634.80 is: 320,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,998.80 : 1,030,595.40 = 213,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,998.80/1,030,595.40 = 213,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,998.80x = 1,030,595.40 × 213,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,998.80x = 220,171,042,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,171,042,159.92/686,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,482.43

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