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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,817.73, 315,719.91 and 120,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,817.73, 315,719.91 and 120,586.92 is: 180,590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,817.73 : 315,719.91 = 120,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,817.73/315,719.91 = 120,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,817.73x = 315,719.91 × 120,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,817.73x = 38,071,691,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071,691,529.58/210,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,590.56

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