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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,658.40, 319,333.20 and 153,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,658.40, 319,333.20 and 153,906.40 is: 231,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,658.40 : 319,333.20 = 153,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,658.40/319,333.20 = 153,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,658.40x = 319,333.20 × 153,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,658.40x = 49,147,423,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,147,423,212.48/212,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,109.72

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