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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,001.06, 317,476.71 and 155,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,001.06, 317,476.71 and 155,707.68 is: 233,176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,001.06 : 317,476.71 = 155,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,001.06/317,476.71 = 155,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,001.06x = 317,476.71 × 155,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,001.06x = 49,433,561,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,561,968.13/212,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,176.01

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