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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,878.67, 292,270.42 and 126,946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,878.67, 292,270.42 and 126,946.53 is: 175,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,878.67 : 292,270.42 = 126,946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,878.67/292,270.42 = 126,946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,878.67x = 292,270.42 × 126,946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,878.67x = 37,102,715,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,102,715,640.64/211,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,113.03

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