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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,003.46, 318,016.08 and 54,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,003.46, 318,016.08 and 54,233.28 is: 81,352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,003.46 : 318,016.08 = 54,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,003.46/318,016.08 = 54,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,003.46x = 318,016.08 × 54,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,003.46x = 17,247,055,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,055,111.14/212,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,352.71

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