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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,281.74, 315,099.56 and 142,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,281.74, 315,099.56 and 142,725.92 is: 213,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,281.74 : 315,099.56 = 142,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,281.74/315,099.56 = 142,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,281.74x = 315,099.56 × 142,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,281.74x = 44,972,874,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,972,874,592.60/210,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,869.61

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