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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,021.29, 316,535.31 and 68,866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,021.29, 316,535.31 and 68,866.02 is: 103,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,021.29 : 316,535.31 = 68,866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,021.29/316,535.31 = 68,866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,021.29x = 316,535.31 × 68,866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,021.29x = 21,798,526,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,526,989.17/211,021.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,300.13

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