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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,604.39, 317,495.63 and 131,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,604.39, 317,495.63 and 131,709.18 is: 197,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,604.39 : 317,495.63 = 131,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,604.39/317,495.63 = 131,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,604.39x = 317,495.63 × 131,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,604.39x = 41,817,089,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,817,089,859.90/211,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,619.19

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