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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,465.74, 291,845.62 and 135,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,465.74, 291,845.62 and 135,055.02 is: 186,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,465.74 : 291,845.62 = 135,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,465.74/291,845.62 = 135,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,465.74x = 291,845.62 × 135,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,465.74x = 39,415,216,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415,216,046.01/211,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,390.55

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