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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,639.72, 290,654.74 and 135,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,639.72, 290,654.74 and 135,290.28 is: 186,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,639.72 : 290,654.74 = 135,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,639.72/290,654.74 = 135,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,639.72x = 290,654.74 × 135,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,639.72x = 39,322,761,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322,761,157.93/210,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,682.56

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