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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,642.52, 315,964.38 and 60,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,642.52, 315,964.38 and 60,895 is: 91,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,642.52 : 315,964.38 = 60,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,642.52/315,964.38 = 60,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,642.52x = 315,964.38 × 60,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,642.52x = 19,240,650,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,650,920.10/210,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,342.67

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