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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,041.56, 291,265.08 and 120,376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,041.56, 291,265.08 and 120,376.76 is: 166,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,041.56 : 291,265.08 = 120,376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,041.56/291,265.08 = 120,376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,041.56x = 291,265.08 × 120,376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,041.56x = 35,061,546,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,546,631.54/211,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,135.74

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