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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,679.46, 290,737.66 and 115,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,679.46, 290,737.66 and 115,186.16 is: 158,956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,679.46 : 290,737.66 = 115,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,679.46/290,737.66 = 115,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,679.46x = 290,737.66 × 115,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,679.46x = 33,488,954,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488,954,622.79/210,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,956.90

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