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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,813.92, 317,624.00 and 126,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,813.92, 317,624.00 and 126,463.52 is: 189,637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,813.92 : 317,624.00 = 126,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,813.92/317,624.00 = 126,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,813.92x = 317,624.00 × 126,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,813.92x = 40,167,849,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167,849,238.22/211,813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,637.44

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