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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,717.88, 292,159.94 and 125,680.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,717.88, 292,159.94 and 125,680.54 is: 173,432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,717.88 : 292,159.94 = 125,680.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,717.88/292,159.94 = 125,680.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,717.88x = 292,159.94 × 125,680.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,717.88x = 36,718,819,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,718,819,025.57/211,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,432.77

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