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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,170.05, 316,752.42 and 51,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,170.05, 316,752.42 and 51,247.31 is: 76,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,170.05 : 316,752.42 = 51,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,170.05/316,752.42 = 51,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,170.05x = 316,752.42 × 51,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,170.05x = 16,232,707,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,707,877.23/211,170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,870.31

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