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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,736.08, 315,771.20 and 171,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,736.08, 315,771.20 and 171,099.54 is: 256,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,736.08 : 315,771.20 = 171,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,736.08/315,771.20 = 171,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,736.08x = 315,771.20 × 171,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,736.08x = 54,028,307,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,307,065.25/210,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,379.01

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