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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,474.56, 290,443.97 and 114,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,474.56, 290,443.97 and 114,962.81 is: 158,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,474.56 : 290,443.97 = 114,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,474.56/290,443.97 = 114,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,474.56x = 290,443.97 × 114,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,474.56x = 33,390,252,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,390,252,911.72/210,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,642.71

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