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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,109.74, 292,703.91 and 116,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,109.74, 292,703.91 and 116,615.74 is: 160,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,109.74 : 292,703.91 = 116,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,109.74/292,703.91 = 116,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,109.74x = 292,703.91 × 116,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,109.74x = 34,133,883,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,133,883,065.54/212,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,925.58

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