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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,717.95, 316,077.21 and 86,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,717.95, 316,077.21 and 86,058.95 is: 129,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,717.95 : 316,077.21 = 86,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,717.95/316,077.21 = 86,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,717.95x = 316,077.21 × 86,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,717.95x = 27,201,271,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,271,231.14/210,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,088.54

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