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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,262.68, 319,893.11 and 86,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,262.68, 319,893.11 and 86,874.74 is: 130,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,262.68 : 319,893.11 = 86,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,262.68/319,893.11 = 86,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,262.68x = 319,893.11 × 86,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,262.68x = 27,790,630,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790,630,250.58/213,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,311.73

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