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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,960.13, 292,503.15 and 115,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,960.13, 292,503.15 and 115,162.97 is: 158,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,960.13 : 292,503.15 = 115,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,960.13/292,503.15 = 115,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,960.13x = 292,503.15 × 115,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,960.13x = 33,685,530,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,685,530,025.84/211,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,923.90

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