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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,540.80, 317,311.20 and 201,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,540.80, 317,311.20 and 201,172.80 is: 301,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,540.80 : 317,311.20 = 201,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,540.80/317,311.20 = 201,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,540.80x = 317,311.20 × 201,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,540.80x = 63,834,382,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,834,382,575.36/211,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,759.20

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