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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,289.20, 316,933.80 and 132,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,289.20, 316,933.80 and 132,557.20 is: 198,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,289.20 : 316,933.80 = 132,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,289.20/316,933.80 = 132,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,289.20x = 316,933.80 × 132,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,289.20x = 42,011,857,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011,857,113.36/211,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,835.80

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