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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,403.36, 291,740.64 and 115,904.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,403.36, 291,740.64 and 115,904.36 is: 159,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,403.36 : 291,740.64 = 115,904.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,403.36/291,740.64 = 115,904.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,403.36x = 291,740.64 × 115,904.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,403.36x = 33,814,012,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,012,165.19/211,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,950.21

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