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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,610.13, 422,759.97 and 209,860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,610.13, 422,759.97 and 209,860.58 is: 289,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,610.13 : 422,759.97 = 209,860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,610.13/422,759.97 = 209,860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,610.13x = 422,759.97 × 209,860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,610.13x = 88,720,650,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,720,650,391.18/306,610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,359.82

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