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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,892.95, 321,154.82 and 119,307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,892.95, 321,154.82 and 119,307.94 is: 179,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,892.95 : 321,154.82 = 119,307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,892.95/321,154.82 = 119,307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,892.95x = 321,154.82 × 119,307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,892.95x = 38,316,319,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316,319,714.36/213,892.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,137.83

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