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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,966.45, 319,178.32 and 113,174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,966.45, 319,178.32 and 113,174.45 is: 169,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,966.45 : 319,178.32 = 113,174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,966.45/319,178.32 = 113,174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,966.45x = 319,178.32 × 113,174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,966.45x = 36,122,830,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,830,817.92/212,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,617.47

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