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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,679.55, 292,119.93 and 116,184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,679.55, 292,119.93 and 116,184.15 is: 160,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,679.55 : 292,119.93 = 116,184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,679.55/292,119.93 = 116,184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,679.55x = 292,119.93 × 116,184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,679.55x = 33,939,705,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,939,705,765.11/211,679.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,335.31

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