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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,078.80, 316,645.56 and 68,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,078.80, 316,645.56 and 68,874.03 is: 103,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,078.80 : 316,645.56 = 68,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,078.80/316,645.56 = 68,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,078.80x = 316,645.56 × 68,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,078.80x = 21,808,655,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808,655,798.81/211,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,319.97

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