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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,341.21, 317,022.93 and 53,571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,341.21, 317,022.93 and 53,571.03 is: 80,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,341.21 : 317,022.93 = 53,571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,341.21/317,022.93 = 53,571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,341.21x = 317,022.93 × 53,571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,341.21x = 16,983,244,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983,244,893.72/211,341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,359.36

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