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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,460.60, 289,049.94 and 113,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,460.60, 289,049.94 and 113,965.26 is: 157,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,460.60 : 289,049.94 = 113,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,460.60/289,049.94 = 113,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,460.60x = 289,049.94 × 113,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,460.60x = 32,941,651,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,651,565.08/209,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,268.96

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