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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,251.75, 315,516.91 and 115,548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,251.75, 315,516.91 and 115,548.06 is: 173,398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,251.75 : 315,516.91 = 115,548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,251.75/315,516.91 = 115,548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,251.75x = 315,516.91 × 115,548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,251.75x = 36,457,367,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,457,367,958.67/210,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,398.65

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