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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,096.97, 292,663.34 and 124,830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,096.97, 292,663.34 and 124,830.18 is: 172,247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,096.97 : 292,663.34 = 124,830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,096.97/292,663.34 = 124,830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,096.97x = 292,663.34 × 124,830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,096.97x = 36,533,217,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533,217,411.60/212,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,247.71

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