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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,035.53, 292,609.67 and 116,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,035.53, 292,609.67 and 116,552.01 is: 160,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,035.53 : 292,609.67 = 116,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,035.53/292,609.67 = 116,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,035.53x = 292,609.67 × 116,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,035.53x = 34,104,245,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,245,183.94/212,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,842.12

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