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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,853.76, 295,183.92 and 123,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,853.76, 295,183.92 and 123,270.27 is: 170,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,853.76 : 295,183.92 = 123,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,853.76/295,183.92 = 123,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,853.76x = 295,183.92 × 123,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,853.76x = 36,387,401,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387,401,518.06/213,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,150.87

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