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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,295.20, 315,442.80 and 99,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,295.20, 315,442.80 and 99,703.20 is: 149,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,295.20 : 315,442.80 = 99,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,295.20/315,442.80 = 99,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,295.20x = 315,442.80 × 99,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,295.20x = 31,450,656,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450,656,576.96/210,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,554.80

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