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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,705.26, 292,154.49 and 116,212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,705.26, 292,154.49 and 116,212.74 is: 160,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,705.26 : 292,154.49 = 116,212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,705.26/292,154.49 = 116,212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,705.26x = 292,154.49 × 116,212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,705.26x = 33,952,073,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952,073,786.20/211,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,374.26

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