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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,847.04, 292,351.32 and 116,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,847.04, 292,351.32 and 116,355.96 is: 160,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,847.04 : 292,351.32 = 116,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,847.04/292,351.32 = 116,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,847.04x = 292,351.32 × 116,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,847.04x = 34,016,818,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,016,818,495.87/211,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,572.55

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