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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,009.30, 315,013.95 and 177,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,009.30, 315,013.95 and 177,204.30 is: 265,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,009.30 : 315,013.95 = 177,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,009.30/315,013.95 = 177,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,009.30x = 315,013.95 × 177,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,009.30x = 55,821,826,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821,826,499.99/210,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,806.45

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