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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,213.28, 318,238.10 and 93,819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,213.28, 318,238.10 and 93,819.64 is: 140,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,213.28 : 318,238.10 = 93,819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,213.28/318,238.10 = 93,819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,213.28x = 318,238.10 × 93,819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,213.28x = 29,856,983,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856,983,976.28/212,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,693.29

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