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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,665.26, 317,342.36 and 106,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,665.26, 317,342.36 and 106,378.22 is: 159,489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,665.26 : 317,342.36 = 106,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,665.26/317,342.36 = 106,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,665.26x = 317,342.36 × 106,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,665.26x = 33,758,313,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,758,313,268.80/211,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,489.16

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