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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,069.99, 317,675.32 and 98,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,069.99, 317,675.32 and 98,055.77 is: 146,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,069.99 : 317,675.32 = 98,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,069.99/317,675.32 = 98,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,069.99x = 317,675.32 × 98,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,069.99x = 31,149,898,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149,898,112.60/212,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,884.99

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