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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,475.20, 320,212.80 and 65,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,475.20, 320,212.80 and 65,731.20 is: 98,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,475.20 : 320,212.80 = 65,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,475.20/320,212.80 = 65,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,475.20x = 320,212.80 × 65,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,475.20x = 21,047,971,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,971,599.36/213,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,596.80

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