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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,982.86, 319,354.40 and 70,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,982.86, 319,354.40 and 70,752 is: 106,088.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,982.86 : 319,354.40 = 70,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,982.86/319,354.40 = 70,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,982.86x = 319,354.40 × 70,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,982.86x = 22,594,962,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,962,508.80/212,982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,088.17

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