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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,444.80, 318,148.80 and 203,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,444.80, 318,148.80 and 203,113.60 is: 304,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,444.80 : 318,148.80 = 203,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,444.80/318,148.80 = 203,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,444.80x = 318,148.80 × 203,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,444.80x = 64,620,348,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620,348,103.68/212,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,174.77

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