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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,157.13, 316,670.15 and 76,203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,157.13, 316,670.15 and 76,203.67 is: 114,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,157.13 : 316,670.15 = 76,203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,157.13/316,670.15 = 76,203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,157.13x = 316,670.15 × 76,203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,157.13x = 24,131,427,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,131,427,799.96/211,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,281.85

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