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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,650.55, 292,068.61 and 116,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,650.55, 292,068.61 and 116,158.87 is: 160,294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,650.55 : 292,068.61 = 116,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,650.55/292,068.61 = 116,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,650.55x = 292,068.61 × 116,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,650.55x = 33,926,359,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926,359,700.07/211,650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,294.22

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