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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,956.96, 409,251.20 and 210,919.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,956.96, 409,251.20 and 210,919.84 is: 290,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,956.96 : 409,251.20 = 210,919.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,956.96/409,251.20 = 210,919.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,956.96x = 409,251.20 × 210,919.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,956.96x = 86,319,197,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,319,197,623.81/296,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,679.15

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