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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,438.84, 315,661.14 and 117,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,438.84, 315,661.14 and 117,535.80 is: 176,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,438.84 : 315,661.14 = 117,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,438.84/315,661.14 = 117,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,438.84x = 315,661.14 × 117,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,438.84x = 37,101,484,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,101,484,618.81/210,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,305.31

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