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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,370.08, 293,128.28 and 125,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,370.08, 293,128.28 and 125,231.28 is: 172,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,370.08 : 293,128.28 = 125,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,370.08/293,128.28 = 125,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,370.08x = 293,128.28 × 125,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,370.08x = 36,708,829,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,708,829,082.44/212,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,853.12

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