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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,800.72, 292,337.88 and 131,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,800.72, 292,337.88 and 131,179.92 is: 181,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,800.72 : 292,337.88 = 131,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,800.72/292,337.88 = 131,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,800.72x = 292,337.88 × 131,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,800.72x = 38,348,859,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,859,711.37/211,800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,061.05

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