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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,879.12, 295,218.90 and 123,295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,879.12, 295,218.90 and 123,295.64 is: 170,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,879.12 : 295,218.90 = 123,295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,879.12/295,218.90 = 123,295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,879.12x = 295,218.90 × 123,295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,879.12x = 36,399,202,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399,202,599.12/213,879.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,185.86

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