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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,901.14, 320,743.71 and 125,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,901.14, 320,743.71 and 125,181.30 is: 187,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,901.14 : 320,743.71 = 125,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,901.14/320,743.71 = 125,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,901.14x = 320,743.71 × 125,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,901.14x = 40,151,114,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151,114,584.62/213,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,708.75

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