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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,627.64, 292,049.73 and 116,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,627.64, 292,049.73 and 116,143.22 is: 160,279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,627.64 : 292,049.73 = 116,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,627.64/292,049.73 = 116,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,627.64x = 292,049.73 × 116,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,627.64x = 33,919,596,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919,596,772.45/211,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,279.61

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