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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,861.80, 292,371.39 and 115,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,861.80, 292,371.39 and 115,067.54 is: 158,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,861.80 : 292,371.39 = 115,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,861.80/292,371.39 = 115,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,861.80x = 292,371.39 × 115,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,861.80x = 33,642,457,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,457,834.46/211,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,794.36

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