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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,671.62, 317,441.82 and 71,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,671.62, 317,441.82 and 71,397.44 is: 107,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,671.62 : 317,441.82 = 71,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,671.62/317,441.82 = 71,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,671.62x = 317,441.82 × 71,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,671.62x = 22,664,533,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,533,296.94/211,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,074.03

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