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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,784.98, 290,978.16 and 134,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,784.98, 290,978.16 and 134,406.45 is: 185,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,784.98 : 290,978.16 = 134,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,784.98/290,978.16 = 134,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,784.98x = 290,978.16 × 134,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,784.98x = 39,109,341,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109,341,513.13/210,784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,541.41

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