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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,179.20, 403,315.20 and 212,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,179.20, 403,315.20 and 212,803.20 is: 318,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,179.20 : 403,315.20 = 212,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,179.20/403,315.20 = 212,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,179.20x = 403,315.20 × 212,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,179.20x = 85,826,765,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,826,765,168.64/269,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,846.20

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