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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,792.61, 214,741.94 and 121,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,792.61, 214,741.94 and 121,741.92 is: 167,807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,792.61 : 214,741.94 = 121,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,792.61/214,741.94 = 121,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,792.61x = 214,741.94 × 121,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,792.61x = 26,143,095,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143,095,471.42/155,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,807.03

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