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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,139.28, 316,659 and 61,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,139.28, 316,659 and 61,339.60 is: 91,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,139.28 : 316,659 = 61,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,139.28/316,659 = 61,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,139.28x = 316,659 × 61,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,139.28x = 19,423,736,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,736,396.40/211,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,994.90

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