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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,615.44, 292,029.15 and 120,973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,615.44, 292,029.15 and 120,973.41 is: 166,943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,615.44 : 292,029.15 = 120,973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,615.44/292,029.15 = 120,973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,615.44x = 292,029.15 × 120,973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,615.44x = 35,327,760,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,760,634.76/211,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,943.21

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