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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,097.46, 292,686.96 and 116,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,097.46, 292,686.96 and 116,603.50 is: 160,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,097.46 : 292,686.96 = 116,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,097.46/292,686.96 = 116,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,097.46x = 292,686.96 × 116,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,097.46x = 34,128,323,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,323,940.36/212,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,908.69

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