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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,522.16, 289,147.08 and 118,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,522.16, 289,147.08 and 118,881.96 is: 164,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,522.16 : 289,147.08 = 118,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,522.16/289,147.08 = 118,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,522.16x = 289,147.08 × 118,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,522.16x = 34,374,371,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,374,371,598.68/209,522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,060.79

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