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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,955.60, 319,433.40 and 156,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,955.60, 319,433.40 and 156,968.40 is: 235,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,955.60 : 319,433.40 = 156,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,955.60/319,433.40 = 156,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,955.60x = 319,433.40 × 156,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,955.60x = 50,140,949,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140,949,704.56/212,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,452.60

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