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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,899.01, 321,163.92 and 119,313.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,899.01, 321,163.92 and 119,313.99 is: 179,146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,899.01 : 321,163.92 = 119,313.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,899.01/321,163.92 = 119,313.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,899.01x = 321,163.92 × 119,313.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,899.01x = 38,319,348,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319,348,739.24/213,899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,146.92

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