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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,172.80, 314,740.80 and 139,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,172.80, 314,740.80 and 139,670.40 is: 209,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,172.80 : 314,740.80 = 139,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,172.80/314,740.80 = 139,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,172.80x = 314,740.80 × 139,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,172.80x = 43,959,973,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,959,973,432.32/210,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,161.10

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