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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,953.61, 292,423.62 and 131,351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,953.61, 292,423.62 and 131,351.73 is: 181,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,953.61 : 292,423.62 = 131,351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,953.61/292,423.62 = 131,351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,953.61x = 292,423.62 × 131,351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,953.61x = 38,410,346,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410,346,917.74/211,953.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,220.54

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