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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,844.13, 316,266.49 and 86,185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,844.13, 316,266.49 and 86,185.13 is: 129,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,844.13 : 316,266.49 = 86,185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,844.13/316,266.49 = 86,185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,844.13x = 316,266.49 × 86,185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,844.13x = 27,257,467,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257,467,081.69/210,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,277.81

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