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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,712.16, 320,597.40 and 89,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,712.16, 320,597.40 and 89,024 is: 133,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,712.16 : 320,597.40 = 89,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,712.16/320,597.40 = 89,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,712.16x = 320,597.40 × 89,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,712.16x = 28,540,862,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,862,937.60/213,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,548.15

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