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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,458.47, 290,439.05 and 114,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,458.47, 290,439.05 and 114,971.32 is: 158,663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,458.47 : 290,439.05 = 114,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,458.47/290,439.05 = 114,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,458.47x = 290,439.05 × 114,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,458.47x = 33,392,158,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,158,930.99/210,458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,663.89

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