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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,969.09, 291,079.76 and 120,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,969.09, 291,079.76 and 120,291.98 is: 165,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,969.09 : 291,079.76 = 120,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,969.09/291,079.76 = 120,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,969.09x = 291,079.76 × 120,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,969.09x = 35,014,561,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014,561,696.75/210,969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,970.10

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