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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,872.63, 292,311.81 and 121,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,872.63, 292,311.81 and 121,195.56 is: 167,208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,872.63 : 292,311.81 = 121,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,872.63/292,311.81 = 121,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,872.63x = 292,311.81 × 121,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,872.63x = 35,426,893,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,893,507.56/211,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,208.45

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