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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,823.88, 316,236.12 and 86,164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,823.88, 316,236.12 and 86,164.88 is: 129,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,823.88 : 316,236.12 = 86,164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,823.88/316,236.12 = 86,164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,823.88x = 316,236.12 × 86,164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,823.88x = 27,248,445,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,445,427.17/210,823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,247.44

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