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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,916.62, 335,051.42 and 210,593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,916.62, 335,051.42 and 210,593.48 is: 290,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,916.62 : 335,051.42 = 210,593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,916.62/335,051.42 = 210,593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,916.62x = 335,051.42 × 210,593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,916.62x = 70,559,641,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,559,641,788.52/242,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,468.57

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