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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,432.54, 947,156.91 and 210,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,432.54, 947,156.91 and 210,708.42 is: 316,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,432.54 : 947,156.91 = 210,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,432.54/947,156.91 = 210,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,432.54x = 947,156.91 × 210,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,432.54x = 199,573,935,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,573,935,998.18/631,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,065.33

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