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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,989.55, 429,297.99 and 209,074.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,989.55, 429,297.99 and 209,074.12 is: 288,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,989.55 : 429,297.99 = 209,074.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,989.55/429,297.99 = 209,074.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,989.55x = 429,297.99 × 209,074.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,989.55x = 89,755,099,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,755,099,477.02/310,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,611.30

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