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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,584.62, 317,375.56 and 53,811.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,584.62, 317,375.56 and 53,811.71 is: 80,717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,584.62 : 317,375.56 = 53,811.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,584.62/317,375.56 = 53,811.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,584.62x = 317,375.56 × 53,811.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,584.62x = 17,078,521,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,521,595.81/211,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,717.22

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