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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,245.18, 423,635.67 and 210,495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,245.18, 423,635.67 and 210,495.42 is: 290,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,245.18 : 423,635.67 = 210,495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,245.18/423,635.67 = 210,495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,245.18x = 423,635.67 × 210,495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,245.18x = 89,173,368,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,173,368,283.63/307,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,235.21

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