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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,087.82, 292,686.76 and 116,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,087.82, 292,686.76 and 116,596.92 is: 160,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,087.82 : 292,686.76 = 116,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,087.82/292,686.76 = 116,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,087.82x = 292,686.76 × 116,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,087.82x = 34,126,374,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,374,740.78/212,087.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,906.81

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