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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,853.51, 319,064.67 and 138,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,853.51, 319,064.67 and 138,021.12 is: 206,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,853.51 : 319,064.67 = 138,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,853.51/319,064.67 = 138,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,853.51x = 319,064.67 × 138,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,853.51x = 44,037,663,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,663,105.83/212,853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,891.88

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