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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,725.50, 290,801.46 and 115,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,725.50, 290,801.46 and 115,231.90 is: 159,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,725.50 : 290,801.46 = 115,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,725.50/290,801.46 = 115,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,725.50x = 290,801.46 × 115,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,725.50x = 33,509,604,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509,604,758.57/210,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,020.17

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