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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,009.80, 315,014.70 and 177,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,009.80, 315,014.70 and 177,204.80 is: 265,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,009.80 : 315,014.70 = 177,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,009.80/315,014.70 = 177,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,009.80x = 315,014.70 × 177,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,009.80x = 55,822,116,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,822,116,910.56/210,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,807.20

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