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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,004.80, 315,007.20 and 121,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,004.80, 315,007.20 and 121,431.30 is: 182,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,004.80 : 315,007.20 = 121,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,004.80/315,007.20 = 121,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,004.80x = 315,007.20 × 121,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,004.80x = 38,251,733,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,733,805.36/210,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,146.95

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