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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,665.64, 319,042.20 and 146,137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,665.64, 319,042.20 and 146,137.10 is: 219,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,665.64 : 319,042.20 = 146,137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,665.64/319,042.20 = 146,137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,665.64x = 319,042.20 × 146,137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,665.64x = 46,623,899,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623,899,559.72/212,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,235.70

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