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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,716.63, 292,158.22 and 125,679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,716.63, 292,158.22 and 125,679.29 is: 173,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,716.63 : 292,158.22 = 125,679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,716.63/292,158.22 = 125,679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,716.63x = 292,158.22 × 125,679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,716.63x = 36,718,237,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,718,237,657.26/211,716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,431.05

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