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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,542.88, 315,801.36 and 70,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,542.88, 315,801.36 and 70,289.76 is: 105,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,542.88 : 315,801.36 = 70,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,542.88/315,801.36 = 70,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,542.88x = 315,801.36 × 70,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,542.88x = 22,197,601,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,601,802.07/210,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,430.31

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