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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,912.18, 291,063.83 and 120,276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,912.18, 291,063.83 and 120,276.83 is: 165,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,912.18 : 291,063.83 = 120,276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,912.18/291,063.83 = 120,276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,912.18x = 291,063.83 × 120,276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,912.18x = 35,008,232,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008,232,743.36/210,912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,984.88

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