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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,430.72, 428,055.36 and 209,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,430.72, 428,055.36 and 209,653.76 is: 289,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,430.72 : 428,055.36 = 209,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,430.72/428,055.36 = 209,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,430.72x = 428,055.36 × 209,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,430.72x = 89,743,415,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,743,415,712.15/310,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,093.22

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