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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,972.70, 319,187.70 and 113,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,972.70, 319,187.70 and 113,180.70 is: 169,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,972.70 : 319,187.70 = 113,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,972.70/319,187.70 = 113,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,972.70x = 319,187.70 × 113,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,972.70x = 36,125,887,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,125,887,317.39/212,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,626.85

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