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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,228.84, 319,844.36 and 88,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,228.84, 319,844.36 and 88,569.96 is: 132,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,228.84 : 319,844.36 = 88,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,228.84/319,844.36 = 88,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,228.84x = 319,844.36 × 88,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,228.84x = 28,328,602,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328,602,171.43/213,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,855.40

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