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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,193.18, 318,293.73 and 169,876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,193.18, 318,293.73 and 169,876.71 is: 254,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,193.18 : 318,293.73 = 169,876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,193.18/318,293.73 = 169,876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,193.18x = 318,293.73 × 169,876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,193.18x = 54,070,691,666.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070,691,666.03/212,193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,818.24

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