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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,625.76, 292,051.97 and 116,135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,625.76, 292,051.97 and 116,135.87 is: 160,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,625.76 : 292,051.97 = 116,135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,625.76/292,051.97 = 116,135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,625.76x = 292,051.97 × 116,135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,625.76x = 33,917,710,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917,710,641.63/211,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,272.13

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