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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,238.44, 316,897.62 and 84,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,238.44, 316,897.62 and 84,888.52 is: 127,348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,238.44 : 316,897.62 = 84,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,238.44/316,897.62 = 84,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,238.44x = 316,897.62 × 84,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,238.44x = 26,900,969,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,969,953.32/211,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,348.84

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