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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,503.71, 290,499.30 and 115,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,503.71, 290,499.30 and 115,016.32 is: 158,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,503.71 : 290,499.30 = 115,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,503.71/290,499.30 = 115,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,503.71x = 290,499.30 × 115,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,503.71x = 33,412,158,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412,158,421.00/210,503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,724.80

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