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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,767.60, 319,151.40 and 146,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,767.60, 319,151.40 and 146,412.40 is: 219,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,767.60 : 319,151.40 = 146,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,767.60/319,151.40 = 146,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,767.60x = 319,151.40 × 146,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,767.60x = 46,727,722,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727,722,437.36/212,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,618.60

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