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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,008.59, 315,014.02 and 52,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,008.59, 315,014.02 and 52,237.04 is: 78,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,008.59 : 315,014.02 = 52,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,008.59/315,014.02 = 52,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,008.59x = 315,014.02 × 52,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,008.59x = 16,455,399,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455,399,963.30/210,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,355.84

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