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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,059.57, 291,264.07 and 125,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,059.57, 291,264.07 and 125,023.46 is: 172,533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,059.57 : 291,264.07 = 125,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,059.57/291,264.07 = 125,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,059.57x = 291,264.07 × 125,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,059.57x = 36,414,840,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414,840,036.20/211,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,533.47

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