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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,260.76, 316,677.78 and 132,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,260.76, 316,677.78 and 132,430.24 is: 198,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,260.76 : 316,677.78 = 132,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,260.76/316,677.78 = 132,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,260.76x = 316,677.78 × 132,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,260.76x = 41,937,714,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937,714,408.07/211,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,511.61

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