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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,967.28, 317,960.64 and 149,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,967.28, 317,960.64 and 149,914.80 is: 224,879.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,967.28 : 317,960.64 = 149,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,967.28/317,960.64 = 149,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,967.28x = 317,960.64 × 149,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,967.28x = 47,667,005,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667,005,753.47/211,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,879.07

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