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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,447.80, 317,140.68 and 61,647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,447.80, 317,140.68 and 61,647.84 is: 92,462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,447.80 : 317,140.68 = 61,647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,447.80/317,140.68 = 61,647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,447.80x = 317,140.68 × 61,647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,447.80x = 19,551,037,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551,037,898.13/211,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,462.72

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