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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,872.17, 316,275.77 and 68,717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,872.17, 316,275.77 and 68,717.09 is: 103,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,872.17 : 316,275.77 = 68,717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,872.17/316,275.77 = 68,717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,872.17x = 316,275.77 × 68,717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,872.17x = 21,733,551,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,551,256.70/210,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,065.05

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