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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,068.99, 317,673.83 and 98,054.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,068.99, 317,673.83 and 98,054.77 is: 146,883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,068.99 : 317,673.83 = 98,054.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,068.99/317,673.83 = 98,054.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,068.99x = 317,673.83 × 98,054.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,068.99x = 31,149,432,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149,432,257.03/212,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,883.48

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