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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,610.24, 342,163.26 and 211,168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,610.24, 342,163.26 and 211,168.86 is: 317,447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,610.24 : 342,163.26 = 211,168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,610.24/342,163.26 = 211,168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,610.24x = 342,163.26 × 211,168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,610.24x = 72,254,225,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254,225,548.08/227,610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,447.17

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