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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,610.13, 320,205.60 and 118,885.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,610.13, 320,205.60 and 118,885.69 is: 178,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,610.13 : 320,205.60 = 118,885.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,610.13/320,205.60 = 118,885.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,610.13x = 320,205.60 × 118,885.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,610.13x = 38,067,862,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067,862,897.35/213,610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,211.88

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