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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,921.17, 317,880.95 and 54,149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,921.17, 317,880.95 and 54,149.37 is: 81,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,921.17 : 317,880.95 = 54,149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,921.17/317,880.95 = 54,149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,921.17x = 317,880.95 × 54,149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,921.17x = 17,213,052,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,052,906.75/211,921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,223.85

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