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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,850.89, 317,776.23 and 54,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,850.89, 317,776.23 and 54,079.29 is: 81,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,850.89 : 317,776.23 = 54,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,850.89/317,776.23 = 54,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,850.89x = 317,776.23 × 54,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,850.89x = 17,185,112,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,112,897.28/211,850.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,118.91

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