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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,219.84, 316,830.41 and 53,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,219.84, 316,830.41 and 53,448.24 is: 80,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,219.84 : 316,830.41 = 53,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,219.84/316,830.41 = 53,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,219.84x = 316,830.41 × 53,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,219.84x = 16,934,027,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934,027,792.98/211,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,172.52

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