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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,223.13, 316,831.94 and 51,300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,223.13, 316,831.94 and 51,300.38 is: 76,949.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,223.13 : 316,831.94 = 51,300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,223.13/316,831.94 = 51,300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,223.13x = 316,831.94 × 51,300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,223.13x = 16,253,597,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253,597,077.48/211,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,949.89

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