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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,423.92, 290,385 and 114,930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,423.92, 290,385 and 114,930.84 is: 158,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,423.92 : 290,385 = 114,930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,423.92/290,385 = 114,930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,423.92x = 290,385 × 114,930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,423.92x = 33,374,191,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374,191,973.40/210,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,604.55

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