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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,248.73, 316,659.75 and 132,418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,248.73, 316,659.75 and 132,418.27 is: 198,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,248.73 : 316,659.75 = 132,418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,248.73/316,659.75 = 132,418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,248.73x = 316,659.75 × 132,418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,248.73x = 41,931,536,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931,536,273.63/211,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,493.67

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