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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,215.20, 313,822.80 and 182,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,215.20, 313,822.80 and 182,971.20 is: 274,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,215.20 : 313,822.80 = 182,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,215.20/313,822.80 = 182,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,215.20x = 313,822.80 × 182,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,215.20x = 57,420,534,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,420,534,303.36/209,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,456.80

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