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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,924.10, 319,386.15 and 181,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,924.10, 319,386.15 and 181,261.20 is: 271,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,924.10 : 319,386.15 = 181,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,924.10/319,386.15 = 181,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,924.10x = 319,386.15 × 181,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,924.10x = 57,892,316,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,892,316,812.38/212,924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,891.80

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