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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,713.20, 319,069.80 and 133,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,713.20, 319,069.80 and 133,981.20 is: 200,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,713.20 : 319,069.80 = 133,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,713.20/319,069.80 = 133,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,713.20x = 319,069.80 × 133,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,713.20x = 42,749,354,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,749,354,687.76/212,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,971.80

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