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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,141.66, 291,380.23 and 120,495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,141.66, 291,380.23 and 120,495.82 is: 166,286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,141.66 : 291,380.23 = 120,495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,141.66/291,380.23 = 120,495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,141.66x = 291,380.23 × 120,495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,141.66x = 35,110,099,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,110,099,444.40/211,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,286.93

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