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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,673.80, 320,121.90 and 174,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,673.80, 320,121.90 and 174,016.20 is: 260,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,673.80 : 320,121.90 = 174,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,673.80/320,121.90 = 174,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,673.80x = 320,121.90 × 174,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,673.80x = 55,706,396,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,706,396,574.78/213,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,707.66

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