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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,068.06, 291,246.89 and 120,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,068.06, 291,246.89 and 120,418.80 is: 166,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,068.06 : 291,246.89 = 120,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,068.06/291,246.89 = 120,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,068.06x = 291,246.89 × 120,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,068.06x = 35,071,600,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071,600,395.44/211,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,162.52

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