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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,119.56, 292,730.58 and 116,628.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,119.56, 292,730.58 and 116,628.66 is: 160,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,119.56 : 292,730.58 = 116,628.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,119.56/292,730.58 = 116,628.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,119.56x = 292,730.58 × 116,628.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,119.56x = 34,140,775,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140,775,286.42/212,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,950.62

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