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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,220.76, 319,792.44 and 55,439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,220.76, 319,792.44 and 55,439.42 is: 83,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,220.76 : 319,792.44 = 55,439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,220.76/319,792.44 = 55,439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,220.76x = 319,792.44 × 55,439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,220.76x = 17,729,107,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,729,107,393.98/213,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,149.07

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