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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,903.84, 316,472.76 and 86,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,903.84, 316,472.76 and 86,332.32 is: 129,546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,903.84 : 316,472.76 = 86,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,903.84/316,472.76 = 86,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,903.84x = 316,472.76 × 86,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,903.84x = 27,321,827,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,827,587.60/210,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,546.37

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