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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,052.27, 316,497.62 and 104,399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,052.27, 316,497.62 and 104,399.61 is: 156,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,052.27 : 316,497.62 = 104,399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,052.27/316,497.62 = 104,399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,052.27x = 316,497.62 × 104,399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,052.27x = 33,042,227,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,227,571.93/211,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,559.45

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