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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,812.25, 317,849.69 and 123,107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,812.25, 317,849.69 and 123,107.53 is: 184,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,812.25 : 317,849.69 = 123,107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,812.25/317,849.69 = 123,107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,812.25x = 317,849.69 × 123,107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,812.25x = 39,129,690,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,129,690,247.17/211,812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,737.62

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