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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,951.80, 318,036.72 and 117,164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,951.80, 318,036.72 and 117,164.28 is: 175,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,951.80 : 318,036.72 = 117,164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,951.80/318,036.72 = 117,164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,951.80x = 318,036.72 × 117,164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,951.80x = 37,262,543,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,543,312.36/211,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,806.68

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