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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,468.43, 317,128.86 and 85,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,468.43, 317,128.86 and 85,075.89 is: 127,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,468.43 : 317,128.86 = 85,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,468.43/317,128.86 = 85,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,468.43x = 317,128.86 × 85,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,468.43x = 26,980,020,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980,020,009.19/211,468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,584.15

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