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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,084.81, 292,682.63 and 116,593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,084.81, 292,682.63 and 116,593.91 is: 160,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,084.81 : 292,682.63 = 116,593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,084.81/292,682.63 = 116,593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,084.81x = 292,682.63 × 116,593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,084.81x = 34,125,011,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125,011,637.81/212,084.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,902.67

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