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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,187.62, 315,272.60 and 97,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,187.62, 315,272.60 and 97,829.20 is: 146,739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,187.62 : 315,272.60 = 97,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,187.62/315,272.60 = 97,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,187.62x = 315,272.60 × 97,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,187.62x = 30,842,866,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842,866,239.92/210,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,739.69

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