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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,825.20, 319,237.80 and 209,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,825.20, 319,237.80 and 209,714.80 is: 314,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,825.20 : 319,237.80 = 209,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,825.20/319,237.80 = 209,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,825.20x = 319,237.80 × 209,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,825.20x = 66,948,891,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,948,891,379.44/212,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,572.20

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