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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,167.32, 331,876.97 and 86,213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,167.32, 331,876.97 and 86,213.82 is: 129,369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,167.32 : 331,876.97 = 86,213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,167.32/331,876.97 = 86,213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,167.32x = 331,876.97 × 86,213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,167.32x = 28,612,381,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,381,353.73/221,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,369.84

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