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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,363.56, 317,045.88 and 71,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,363.56, 317,045.88 and 71,220.60 is: 106,831.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,363.56 : 317,045.88 = 71,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,363.56/317,045.88 = 71,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,363.56x = 317,045.88 × 71,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,363.56x = 22,580,197,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,197,801.13/211,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,831.08

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