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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,355.70, 335,033.55 and 212,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,355.70, 335,033.55 and 212,987.70 is: 319,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,355.70 : 335,033.55 = 212,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,355.70/335,033.55 = 212,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,355.70x = 335,033.55 × 212,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,355.70x = 71,358,025,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358,025,237.34/223,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,481.55

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