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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,446.40, 315,669.60 and 131,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,446.40, 315,669.60 and 131,714.40 is: 197,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,446.40 : 315,669.60 = 131,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,446.40/315,669.60 = 131,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,446.40x = 315,669.60 × 131,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,446.40x = 41,578,231,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,578,231,962.24/210,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,571.60

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