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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,643.16, 292,072.95 and 116,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,643.16, 292,072.95 and 116,149.02 is: 160,288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,643.16 : 292,072.95 = 116,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,643.16/292,072.95 = 116,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,643.16x = 292,072.95 × 116,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,643.16x = 33,923,986,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,923,986,911.01/211,643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,288.61

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