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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,271.80, 316,907.70 and 86,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,271.80, 316,907.70 and 86,702.20 is: 130,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,271.80 : 316,907.70 = 86,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,271.80/316,907.70 = 86,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,271.80x = 316,907.70 × 86,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,271.80x = 27,476,594,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,594,786.94/211,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,053.30

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