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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,004.36, 427,936.02 and 209,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,004.36, 427,936.02 and 209,538.44 is: 289,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,004.36 : 427,936.02 = 209,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,004.36/427,936.02 = 209,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,004.36x = 427,936.02 × 209,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,004.36x = 89,669,046,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,669,046,050.61/310,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,250.92

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