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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,441.74, 291,793.60 and 115,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,441.74, 291,793.60 and 115,942.74 is: 160,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,441.74 : 291,793.60 = 115,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,441.74/291,793.60 = 115,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,441.74x = 291,793.60 × 115,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,441.74x = 33,831,347,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831,347,749.64/211,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,003.17

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