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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,751.27, 293,503.73 and 152,299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,751.27, 293,503.73 and 152,299.85 is: 210,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,751.27 : 293,503.73 = 152,299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,751.27/293,503.73 = 152,299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,751.27x = 293,503.73 × 152,299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,751.27x = 44,700,571,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700,571,824.42/212,751.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,107.19

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