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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,423.61, 318,856.84 and 94,177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,423.61, 318,856.84 and 94,177.99 is: 141,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,423.61 : 318,856.84 = 94,177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,423.61/318,856.84 = 94,177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,423.61x = 318,856.84 × 94,177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,423.61x = 30,029,296,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,296,288.95/212,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,365.15

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