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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,765.82, 317,710.92 and 85,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,765.82, 317,710.92 and 85,340.99 is: 128,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,765.82 : 317,710.92 = 85,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,765.82/317,710.92 = 85,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,765.82x = 317,710.92 × 85,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,765.82x = 27,113,762,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,762,858.06/211,765.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,036.54

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