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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,898.83, 321,163.64 and 119,313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,898.83, 321,163.64 and 119,313.81 is: 179,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,898.83 : 321,163.64 = 119,313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,898.83/321,163.64 = 119,313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,898.83x = 321,163.64 × 119,313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,898.83x = 38,319,257,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319,257,521.87/213,898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,146.64

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