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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,328.75, 1,323,493.26 and 217,480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,328.75, 1,323,493.26 and 217,480.75 is: 326,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,328.75 : 1,323,493.26 = 217,480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,328.75/1,323,493.26 = 217,480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,328.75x = 1,323,493.26 × 217,480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,328.75x = 287,834,306,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,834,306,804.75/882,328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,221.16

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