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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,487.86, 291,854.69 and 115,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,487.86, 291,854.69 and 115,995.22 is: 160,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,487.86 : 291,854.69 = 115,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,487.86/291,854.69 = 115,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,487.86x = 291,854.69 × 115,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,487.86x = 33,853,748,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,748,974.58/211,487.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,074.20

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