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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,198.48, 319,729.68 and 86,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,198.48, 319,729.68 and 86,838.48 is: 130,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,198.48 : 319,729.68 = 86,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,198.48/319,729.68 = 86,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,198.48x = 319,729.68 × 86,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,198.48x = 27,764,839,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,839,422.09/213,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,230.01

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