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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,041.76, 315,062.68 and 52,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,041.76, 315,062.68 and 52,270.20 is: 78,405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,041.76 : 315,062.68 = 52,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,041.76/315,062.68 = 52,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,041.76x = 315,062.68 × 52,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,041.76x = 16,468,389,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,468,389,296.14/210,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,405.31

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