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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,075.82, 292,671.63 and 116,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,075.82, 292,671.63 and 116,586.54 is: 160,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,075.82 : 292,671.63 = 116,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,075.82/292,671.63 = 116,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,075.82x = 292,671.63 × 116,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,075.82x = 34,121,572,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,121,572,697.86/212,075.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,893.27

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