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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,819.57, 315,722.56 and 120,588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,819.57, 315,722.56 and 120,588.81 is: 180,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,819.57 : 315,722.56 = 120,588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,819.57/315,722.56 = 120,588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,819.57x = 315,722.56 × 120,588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,819.57x = 38,072,607,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,607,800.55/210,819.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,593.33

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