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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,905.80, 320,858.70 and 203,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,905.80, 320,858.70 and 203,537.80 is: 305,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,905.80 : 320,858.70 = 203,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,905.80/320,858.70 = 203,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,905.80x = 320,858.70 × 203,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,905.80x = 65,306,873,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,306,873,908.86/213,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,306.70

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