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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,909.80, 291,059.70 and 115,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,909.80, 291,059.70 and 115,416.20 is: 159,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,909.80 : 291,059.70 = 115,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,909.80/291,059.70 = 115,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,909.80x = 291,059.70 × 115,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,909.80x = 33,593,004,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,593,004,547.14/210,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,276.64

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