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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,924.52, 290,720.82 and 159,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,924.52, 290,720.82 and 159,920.44 is: 220,421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,924.52 : 290,720.82 = 159,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,924.52/290,720.82 = 159,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,924.52x = 290,720.82 × 159,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,924.52x = 46,492,201,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,201,451.56/210,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,421.04

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