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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,231.70, 325,847.55 and 133,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,231.70, 325,847.55 and 133,250.90 is: 199,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,231.70 : 325,847.55 = 133,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,231.70/325,847.55 = 133,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,231.70x = 325,847.55 × 133,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,231.70x = 43,419,479,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419,479,300.30/217,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,876.35

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