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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,541.80, 315,812.70 and 121,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,541.80, 315,812.70 and 121,749.60 is: 182,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,541.80 : 315,812.70 = 121,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,541.80/315,812.70 = 121,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,541.80x = 315,812.70 × 121,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,541.80x = 38,450,069,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450,069,899.92/210,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,624.40

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