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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,171.99, 319,682.92 and 70,978.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,171.99, 319,682.92 and 70,978.65 is: 106,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,171.99 : 319,682.92 = 70,978.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,171.99/319,682.92 = 70,978.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,171.99x = 319,682.92 × 70,978.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,171.99x = 22,690,662,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690,662,089.66/213,171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,442.98

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