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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,069.82, 292,656.70 and 116,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,069.82, 292,656.70 and 116,577.12 is: 160,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,069.82 : 292,656.70 = 116,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,069.82/292,656.70 = 116,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,069.82x = 292,656.70 × 116,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,069.82x = 34,117,075,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,075,234.70/212,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,876.62

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