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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,319.79, 290,239.82 and 114,826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,319.79, 290,239.82 and 114,826.49 is: 158,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,319.79 : 290,239.82 = 114,826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,319.79/290,239.82 = 114,826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,319.79x = 290,239.82 × 114,826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,319.79x = 33,327,219,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327,219,214.70/210,319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,459.74

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