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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,104.56, 292,704.48 and 116,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,104.56, 292,704.48 and 116,612.88 is: 160,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,104.56 : 292,704.48 = 116,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,104.56/292,704.48 = 116,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,104.56x = 292,704.48 × 116,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,104.56x = 34,133,112,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,112,401.70/212,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,925.88

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