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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,957.46, 318,205.97 and 137,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,957.46, 318,205.97 and 137,389.64 is: 206,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,957.46 : 318,205.97 = 137,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,957.46/318,205.97 = 137,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,957.46x = 318,205.97 × 137,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,957.46x = 43,718,201,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,718,201,386.17/211,957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,259.32

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