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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,114.74, 291,372.36 and 120,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,114.74, 291,372.36 and 120,474.54 is: 166,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,114.74 : 291,372.36 = 120,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,114.74/291,372.36 = 120,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,114.74x = 291,372.36 × 120,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,114.74x = 35,102,951,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,102,951,039.71/211,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,274.28

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