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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,368.80, 317,053.20 and 71,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,368.80, 317,053.20 and 71,112.80 is: 106,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,368.80 : 317,053.20 = 71,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,368.80/317,053.20 = 71,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,368.80x = 317,053.20 × 71,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,368.80x = 22,546,540,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,540,800.96/211,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,669.20

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