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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,163.40, 315,536.70 and 131,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,163.40, 315,536.70 and 131,431.40 is: 197,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,163.40 : 315,536.70 = 131,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,163.40/315,536.70 = 131,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,163.40x = 315,536.70 × 131,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,163.40x = 41,471,430,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471,430,232.38/210,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,329.46

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