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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,543.85, 290,557.68 and 115,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,543.85, 290,557.68 and 115,056.70 is: 158,782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,543.85 : 290,557.68 = 115,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,543.85/290,557.68 = 115,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,543.85x = 290,557.68 × 115,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,543.85x = 33,430,606,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,606,662.60/210,543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,782.16

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