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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,766.97, 292,243.14 and 116,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,766.97, 292,243.14 and 116,274.05 is: 160,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,766.97 : 292,243.14 = 116,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,766.97/292,243.14 = 116,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,766.97x = 292,243.14 × 116,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,766.97x = 33,980,293,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,293,472.52/211,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,460.78

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