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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,119.73, 291,272.84 and 120,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,119.73, 291,272.84 and 120,410.46 is: 166,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,119.73 : 291,272.84 = 120,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,119.73/291,272.84 = 120,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,119.73x = 291,272.84 × 120,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,119.73x = 35,072,296,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,072,296,499.39/211,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,125.15

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