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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,513.07, 429,362.13 and 211,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,513.07, 429,362.13 and 211,039.70 is: 316,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,513.07 : 429,362.13 = 211,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,513.07/429,362.13 = 211,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,513.07x = 429,362.13 × 211,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,513.07x = 90,612,455,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,612,455,106.56/286,513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,259.41

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