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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,467.63, 291,798.35 and 120,829.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,467.63, 291,798.35 and 120,829.46 is: 166,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,467.63 : 291,798.35 = 120,829.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,467.63/291,798.35 = 120,829.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,467.63x = 291,798.35 × 120,829.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,467.63x = 35,257,837,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,837,059.39/211,467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,729.24

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