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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,129.40, 316,748.10 and 148,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,129.40, 316,748.10 and 148,921.40 is: 223,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,129.40 : 316,748.10 = 148,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,129.40/316,748.10 = 148,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,129.40x = 316,748.10 × 148,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,129.40x = 47,170,570,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,570,499.34/211,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,420.19

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