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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,611.67, 317,416.41 and 74,936.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,611.67, 317,416.41 and 74,936.18 is: 112,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,611.67 : 317,416.41 = 74,936.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,611.67/317,416.41 = 74,936.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,611.67x = 317,416.41 × 74,936.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,611.67x = 23,785,974,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,974,028.25/211,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,403.89

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