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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,592.55, 291,998.07 and 116,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,592.55, 291,998.07 and 116,099.97 is: 160,218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,592.55 : 291,998.07 = 116,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,592.55/291,998.07 = 116,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,592.55x = 291,998.07 × 116,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,592.55x = 33,900,967,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900,967,167.06/211,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,218.15

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