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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,466.63, 291,796.97 and 120,828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,466.63, 291,796.97 and 120,828.46 is: 166,727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,466.63 : 291,796.97 = 120,828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,466.63/291,796.97 = 120,828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,466.63x = 291,796.97 × 120,828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,466.63x = 35,257,378,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,378,517.77/211,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,727.86

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