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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,144.58, 316,718.98 and 53,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,144.58, 316,718.98 and 53,373.08 is: 80,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,144.58 : 316,718.98 = 53,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,144.58/316,718.98 = 53,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,144.58x = 316,718.98 × 53,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,144.58x = 16,904,267,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,267,457.06/211,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,060.15

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