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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,846.79, 317,769.99 and 54,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,846.79, 317,769.99 and 54,075.30 is: 81,112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,846.79 : 317,769.99 = 54,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,846.79/317,769.99 = 54,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,846.79x = 317,769.99 × 54,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,846.79x = 17,183,506,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,506,145.83/211,846.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,112.89

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