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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,196.92, 316,796.70 and 51,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,196.92, 316,796.70 and 51,272.44 is: 76,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,196.92 : 316,796.70 = 51,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,196.92/316,796.70 = 51,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,196.92x = 316,796.70 × 51,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,196.92x = 16,242,939,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,242,939,792.95/211,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,908.98

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