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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,776.91, 299,272.67 and 130,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,776.91, 299,272.67 and 130,757.59 is: 180,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,776.91 : 299,272.67 = 130,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,776.91/299,272.67 = 130,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,776.91x = 299,272.67 × 130,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,776.91x = 39,132,174,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,132,174,028.22/216,776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,518.19

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