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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,952.42, 319,636.38 and 175,890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,952.42, 319,636.38 and 175,890.06 is: 264,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,952.42 : 319,636.38 = 175,890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,952.42/319,636.38 = 175,890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,952.42x = 319,636.38 × 175,890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,952.42x = 56,220,862,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,862,056.38/212,952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,006.68

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