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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,036.94, 318,107.52 and 105,471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,036.94, 318,107.52 and 105,471.18 is: 158,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,036.94 : 318,107.52 = 105,471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,036.94/318,107.52 = 105,471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,036.94x = 318,107.52 × 105,471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,036.94x = 33,551,175,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551,175,501.27/212,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,232.69

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