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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,230.80, 319,151.84 and 157,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,230.80, 319,151.84 and 157,048.80 is: 235,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,230.80 : 319,151.84 = 157,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,230.80/319,151.84 = 157,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,230.80x = 319,151.84 × 157,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,230.80x = 50,122,413,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122,413,489.79/213,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,061.79

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