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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,840.24, 292,339.68 and 116,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,840.24, 292,339.68 and 116,351.68 is: 160,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,840.24 : 292,339.68 = 116,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,840.24/292,339.68 = 116,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,840.24x = 292,339.68 × 116,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,840.24x = 34,014,212,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,212,898.66/211,840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,565.40

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