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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,978.28, 295,300.16 and 129,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,978.28, 295,300.16 and 129,093.52 is: 178,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,978.28 : 295,300.16 = 129,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,978.28/295,300.16 = 129,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,978.28x = 295,300.16 × 129,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,978.28x = 38,121,337,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121,337,110.96/213,978.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,155.17

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