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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,731, 316,030.88 and 70,456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,731, 316,030.88 and 70,456.82 is: 105,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,731 : 316,030.88 = 70,456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,731/316,030.88 = 70,456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,731x = 316,030.88 × 70,456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,731x = 22,266,530,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,530,826.60/210,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,663.29

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