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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,218.84, 316,828.91 and 53,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,218.84, 316,828.91 and 53,447.24 is: 80,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,218.84 : 316,828.91 = 53,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,218.84/316,828.91 = 53,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,218.84x = 316,828.91 × 53,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,218.84x = 16,933,629,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933,629,207.56/211,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,171.02

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