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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,175.82, 318,263.72 and 101,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,175.82, 318,263.72 and 101,030.86 is: 151,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,175.82 : 318,263.72 = 101,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,175.82/318,263.72 = 101,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,175.82x = 318,263.72 × 101,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,175.82x = 32,154,457,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,457,338.40/212,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,546.29

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