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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,047.28, 289,765.20 and 142,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,047.28, 289,765.20 and 142,088.04 is: 196,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,047.28 : 289,765.20 = 142,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,047.28/289,765.20 = 142,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,047.28x = 289,765.20 × 142,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,047.28x = 41,172,169,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172,169,328.21/210,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,013.82

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