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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,823.70, 319,235.55 and 209,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,823.70, 319,235.55 and 209,713.30 is: 314,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,823.70 : 319,235.55 = 209,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,823.70/319,235.55 = 209,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,823.70x = 319,235.55 × 209,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,823.70x = 66,947,940,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,947,940,667.82/212,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,569.95

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