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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,704.20, 319,056.30 and 133,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,704.20, 319,056.30 and 133,972.20 is: 200,958.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,704.20 : 319,056.30 = 133,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,704.20/319,056.30 = 133,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,704.20x = 319,056.30 × 133,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,704.20x = 42,744,674,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,744,674,434.86/212,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,958.30

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