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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,630.66, 292,058.70 and 116,140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,630.66, 292,058.70 and 116,140.74 is: 160,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,630.66 : 292,058.70 = 116,140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,630.66/292,058.70 = 116,140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,630.66x = 292,058.70 × 116,140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,630.66x = 33,919,913,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919,913,541.44/211,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,278.83

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