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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,607.98, 315,941.68 and 68,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,607.98, 315,941.68 and 68,407.72 is: 102,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,607.98 : 315,941.68 = 68,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,607.98/315,941.68 = 68,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,607.98x = 315,941.68 × 68,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,607.98x = 21,612,849,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,849,981.77/210,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,621.23

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