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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,129.70, 318,194.55 and 203,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,129.70, 318,194.55 and 203,964.90 is: 305,947.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,129.70 : 318,194.55 = 203,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,129.70/318,194.55 = 203,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,129.70x = 318,194.55 × 203,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,129.70x = 64,900,519,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,900,519,571.30/212,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,947.35

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