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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,347.59, 294,478.34 and 132,727.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,347.59, 294,478.34 and 132,727.03 is: 183,199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,347.59 : 294,478.34 = 132,727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,347.59/294,478.34 = 132,727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,347.59x = 294,478.34 × 132,727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,347.59x = 39,085,234,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,085,234,067.70/213,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,199.79

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