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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,512.07, 429,360.63 and 211,038.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,512.07, 429,360.63 and 211,038.70 is: 316,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,512.07 : 429,360.63 = 211,038.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,512.07/429,360.63 = 211,038.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,512.07x = 429,360.63 × 211,038.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,512.07x = 90,611,709,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611,709,186.38/286,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,257.91

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