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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,383.38, 317,107.86 and 71,131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,383.38, 317,107.86 and 71,131.06 is: 106,707.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,383.38 : 317,107.86 = 71,131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,383.38/317,107.86 = 71,131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,383.38x = 317,107.86 × 71,131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,383.38x = 22,556,218,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,218,216.13/211,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,707.62

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