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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,719.70, 319,079.55 and 133,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,719.70, 319,079.55 and 133,987.70 is: 200,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,719.70 : 319,079.55 = 133,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,719.70/319,079.55 = 133,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,719.70x = 319,079.55 × 133,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,719.70x = 42,752,735,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,735,021.54/212,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,981.55

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