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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,591.55, 291,996.69 and 116,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,591.55, 291,996.69 and 116,098.96 is: 160,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,591.55 : 291,996.69 = 116,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,591.55/291,996.69 = 116,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,591.55x = 291,996.69 × 116,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,591.55x = 33,900,512,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900,512,032.44/211,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,216.76

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