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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,607.65, 320,443.32 and 78,661.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,607.65, 320,443.32 and 78,661.33 is: 118,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,607.65 : 320,443.32 = 78,661.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,607.65/320,443.32 = 78,661.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,607.65x = 320,443.32 × 78,661.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,607.65x = 25,206,498,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206,498,436.35/213,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,003.73

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