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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,271.80, 313,907.70 and 146,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,271.80, 313,907.70 and 146,286.20 is: 219,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,271.80 : 313,907.70 = 146,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,271.80/313,907.70 = 146,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,271.80x = 313,907.70 × 146,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,271.80x = 45,920,364,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920,364,583.74/209,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,429.30

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