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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,605.81, 315,731.00 and 98,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,605.81, 315,731.00 and 98,226.81 is: 147,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,605.81 : 315,731.00 = 98,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,605.81/315,731.00 = 98,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,605.81x = 315,731.00 × 98,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,605.81x = 31,013,249,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,249,193.68/210,605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,257.33

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