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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,368.08, 318,699.66 and 137,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,368.08, 318,699.66 and 137,302.04 is: 206,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,368.08 : 318,699.66 = 137,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,368.08/318,699.66 = 137,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,368.08x = 318,699.66 × 137,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,368.08x = 43,758,112,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758,112,984.25/212,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,048.45

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