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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,111.88, 318,151.32 and 123,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,111.88, 318,151.32 and 123,308.70 is: 184,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,111.88 : 318,151.32 = 123,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,111.88/318,151.32 = 123,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,111.88x = 318,151.32 × 123,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,111.88x = 39,230,825,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230,825,672.48/212,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,953.46

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