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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,024.29, 316,539.81 and 68,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,024.29, 316,539.81 and 68,869.02 is: 103,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,024.29 : 316,539.81 = 68,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,024.29/316,539.81 = 68,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,024.29x = 316,539.81 × 68,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,024.29x = 21,799,786,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,786,505.69/211,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,304.63

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