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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,355.80, 290,302.82 and 114,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,355.80, 290,302.82 and 114,871.40 is: 158,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,355.80 : 290,302.82 = 114,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,355.80/290,302.82 = 114,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,355.80x = 290,302.82 × 114,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,355.80x = 33,347,491,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347,491,357.35/210,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,528.98

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