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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,157.35, 315,212.66 and 75,215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,157.35, 315,212.66 and 75,215.97 is: 112,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,157.35 : 315,212.66 = 75,215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,157.35/315,212.66 = 75,215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,157.35x = 315,212.66 × 75,215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,157.35x = 23,709,025,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709,025,978.18/210,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,815.59

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