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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,173.40, 315,551.70 and 131,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,173.40, 315,551.70 and 131,441.40 is: 197,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,173.40 : 315,551.70 = 131,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,173.40/315,551.70 = 131,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,173.40x = 315,551.70 × 131,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,173.40x = 41,476,557,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476,557,220.38/210,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,344.47

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