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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,549.89, 315,704.77 and 125,196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,549.89, 315,704.77 and 125,196.77 is: 187,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,549.89 : 315,704.77 = 125,196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,549.89/315,704.77 = 125,196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,549.89x = 315,704.77 × 125,196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,549.89x = 39,525,217,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,525,217,477.59/210,549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,723.76

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