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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,164.64, 292,794.80 and 116,678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,164.64, 292,794.80 and 116,678.72 is: 161,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,164.64 : 292,794.80 = 116,678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,164.64/292,794.80 = 116,678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,164.64x = 292,794.80 × 116,678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,164.64x = 34,162,922,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,922,486.66/212,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,020.81

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