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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,973.84, 316,577.76 and 86,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,973.84, 316,577.76 and 86,402.32 is: 129,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,973.84 : 316,577.76 = 86,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,973.84/316,577.76 = 86,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,973.84x = 316,577.76 × 86,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,973.84x = 27,353,052,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353,052,924.40/210,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,651.40

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