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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,715.52, 290,781.76 and 124,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,715.52, 290,781.76 and 124,678.96 is: 172,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,715.52 : 290,781.76 = 124,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,715.52/290,781.76 = 124,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,715.52x = 290,781.76 × 124,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,715.52x = 36,254,367,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,254,367,423.77/210,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,053.62

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