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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,047.37, 316,253.26 and 126,715.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,047.37, 316,253.26 and 126,715.29 is: 189,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,047.37 : 316,253.26 = 126,715.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,047.37/316,253.26 = 126,715.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,047.37x = 316,253.26 × 126,715.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,047.37x = 40,074,122,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,074,122,526.79/211,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,882.12

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