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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,992.12, 318,097.13 and 117,204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,992.12, 318,097.13 and 117,204.71 is: 175,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,992.12 : 318,097.13 = 117,204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,992.12/318,097.13 = 117,204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,992.12x = 318,097.13 × 117,204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,992.12x = 37,282,479,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,479,696.97/211,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,867.29

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