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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,217, 290,105.61 and 114,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,217, 290,105.61 and 114,729.82 is: 158,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,217 : 290,105.61 = 114,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,217/290,105.61 = 114,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,217x = 290,105.61 × 114,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,217x = 33,283,764,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,283,764,416.29/210,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,330.51

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