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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,422.62, 317,117.38 and 59,613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,422.62, 317,117.38 and 59,613.56 is: 89,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,422.62 : 317,117.38 = 59,613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,422.62/317,117.38 = 59,613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,422.62x = 317,117.38 × 59,613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,422.62x = 18,904,496,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904,496,603.43/211,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,415.68

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