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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,447.09, 318,670.02 and 145,684.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,447.09, 318,670.02 and 145,684.67 is: 218,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,447.09 : 318,670.02 = 145,684.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,447.09/318,670.02 = 145,684.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,447.09x = 318,670.02 × 145,684.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,447.09x = 46,425,335,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,335,109.24/212,447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,526.58

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