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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,015.55, 291,201.53 and 115,528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,015.55, 291,201.53 and 115,528.29 is: 159,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,015.55 : 291,201.53 = 115,528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,015.55/291,201.53 = 115,528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,015.55x = 291,201.53 × 115,528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,015.55x = 33,642,014,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,014,228.64/211,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,429.08

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