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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,433.92, 320,442.48 and 120,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,433.92, 320,442.48 and 120,005.28 is: 180,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,433.92 : 320,442.48 = 120,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,433.92/320,442.48 = 120,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,433.92x = 320,442.48 × 120,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,433.92x = 38,454,789,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454,789,536.29/213,433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,171.87

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