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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,818.56, 292,314.70 and 116,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,818.56, 292,314.70 and 116,327.31 is: 160,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,818.56 : 292,314.70 = 116,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,818.56/292,314.70 = 116,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,818.56x = 292,314.70 × 116,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,818.56x = 34,004,181,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,004,181,446.52/211,818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,534.48

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