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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,215.98, 313,821.22 and 51,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,215.98, 313,821.22 and 51,445.80 is: 77,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,215.98 : 313,821.22 = 51,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,215.98/313,821.22 = 51,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,215.98x = 313,821.22 × 51,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,215.98x = 16,144,783,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,783,719.88/209,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,168.02

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