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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,999.70, 319,228.20 and 113,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,999.70, 319,228.20 and 113,207.70 is: 169,667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,999.70 : 319,228.20 = 113,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,999.70/319,228.20 = 113,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,999.70x = 319,228.20 × 113,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,999.70x = 36,139,090,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139,090,297.14/212,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,667.33

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