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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,751.52, 292,217.67 and 116,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,751.52, 292,217.67 and 116,264.40 is: 160,445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,751.52 : 292,217.67 = 116,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,751.52/292,217.67 = 116,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,751.52x = 292,217.67 × 116,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,751.52x = 33,974,512,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974,512,071.95/211,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,445.19

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