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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,835.32, 292,204.36 and 125,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,835.32, 292,204.36 and 125,737.56 is: 173,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,835.32 : 292,204.36 = 125,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,835.32/292,204.36 = 125,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,835.32x = 292,204.36 × 125,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,835.32x = 36,741,063,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741,063,247.76/211,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,441.63

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