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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,662.44, 318,995.82 and 91,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,662.44, 318,995.82 and 91,066.56 is: 136,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,662.44 : 318,995.82 = 91,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,662.44/318,995.82 = 91,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,662.44x = 318,995.82 × 91,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,662.44x = 29,049,851,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,049,851,981.78/212,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,600.76

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