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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,265.76, 316,685.28 and 132,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,265.76, 316,685.28 and 132,435.24 is: 198,519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,265.76 : 316,685.28 = 132,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,265.76/316,685.28 = 132,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,265.76x = 316,685.28 × 132,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,265.76x = 41,940,291,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,940,291,061.27/211,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,519.11

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