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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,845.90, 315,490.08 and 126,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,845.90, 315,490.08 and 126,657.20 is: 189,517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,845.90 : 315,490.08 = 126,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,845.90/315,490.08 = 126,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,845.90x = 315,490.08 × 126,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,845.90x = 39,959,090,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959,090,160.58/210,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,517.99

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