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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,244.60, 316,982.10 and 86,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,244.60, 316,982.10 and 86,598.20 is: 129,944.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,244.60 : 316,982.10 = 86,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,244.60/316,982.10 = 86,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,244.60x = 316,982.10 × 86,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,244.60x = 27,450,079,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,079,292.22/211,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,944.53

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