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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,924.16, 316,387.56 and 86,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,924.16, 316,387.56 and 86,265.16 is: 129,398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,924.16 : 316,387.56 = 86,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,924.16/316,387.56 = 86,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,924.16x = 316,387.56 × 86,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,924.16x = 27,293,223,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,223,485.41/210,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,398.28

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