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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,841.28, 292,444.32 and 166,373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,841.28, 292,444.32 and 166,373.55 is: 229,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,841.28 : 292,444.32 = 166,373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,841.28/292,444.32 = 166,373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,841.28x = 292,444.32 × 166,373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,841.28x = 48,654,999,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,654,999,695.74/211,841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,676.67

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