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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,008.68, 315,144.12 and 85,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,008.68, 315,144.12 and 85,349.68 is: 128,077.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,008.68 : 315,144.12 = 85,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,008.68/315,144.12 = 85,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,008.68x = 315,144.12 × 85,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,008.68x = 26,897,449,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,897,449,795.88/210,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,077.80

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