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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,511.08, 290,509.48 and 115,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,511.08, 290,509.48 and 115,023.68 is: 158,734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,511.08 : 290,509.48 = 115,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,511.08/290,509.48 = 115,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,511.08x = 290,509.48 × 115,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,511.08x = 33,415,469,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415,469,464.49/210,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,734.97

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