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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,437.20, 395,155.80 and 210,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,437.20, 395,155.80 and 210,949.20 is: 316,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,437.20 : 395,155.80 = 210,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,437.20/395,155.80 = 210,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,437.20x = 395,155.80 × 210,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,437.20x = 83,357,799,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,357,799,885.36/263,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,423.80

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