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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,160.44, 292,782.44 and 116,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,160.44, 292,782.44 and 116,673.32 is: 161,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,160.44 : 292,782.44 = 116,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,160.44/292,782.44 = 116,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,160.44x = 292,782.44 × 116,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,160.44x = 34,159,899,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,899,312.50/212,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,009.75

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