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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,165.76, 291,406.08 and 115,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,165.76, 291,406.08 and 115,666.72 is: 159,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,165.76 : 291,406.08 = 115,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,165.76/291,406.08 = 115,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,165.76x = 291,406.08 × 115,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,165.76x = 33,705,985,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,705,985,461.66/211,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,618.61

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