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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,875.52, 292,304.64 and 136,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,875.52, 292,304.64 and 136,467.76 is: 188,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,875.52 : 292,304.64 = 136,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,875.52/292,304.64 = 136,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,875.52x = 292,304.64 × 136,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,875.52x = 39,890,159,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,890,159,458.41/211,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,271.68

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