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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,744.61, 292,203.90 and 116,250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,744.61, 292,203.90 and 116,250.62 is: 160,423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,744.61 : 292,203.90 = 116,250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,744.61/292,203.90 = 116,250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,744.61x = 292,203.90 × 116,250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,744.61x = 33,968,884,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968,884,541.42/211,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,423.85

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