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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,849.06, 319,271.97 and 88,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,849.06, 319,271.97 and 88,190.06 is: 132,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,849.06 : 319,271.97 = 88,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,849.06/319,271.97 = 88,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,849.06x = 319,271.97 × 88,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,849.06x = 28,156,614,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156,614,190.62/212,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.42

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