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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,880.08, 316,321.34 and 86,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,880.08, 316,321.34 and 86,221.08 is: 129,332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,880.08 : 316,321.34 = 86,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,880.08/316,321.34 = 86,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,880.08x = 316,321.34 × 86,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,880.08x = 27,273,567,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273,567,130.74/210,880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,332.12

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