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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,428.56, 313,956.90 and 76,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,428.56, 313,956.90 and 76,284 is: 114,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,428.56 : 313,956.90 = 76,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,428.56/313,956.90 = 76,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,428.56x = 313,956.90 × 76,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,428.56x = 23,949,888,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949,888,159.60/209,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,358.27

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