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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,199.93, 292,842.09 and 116,712.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,199.93, 292,842.09 and 116,712.81 is: 161,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,199.93 : 292,842.09 = 116,712.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,199.93/292,842.09 = 116,712.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,199.93x = 292,842.09 × 116,712.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,199.93x = 34,178,423,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178,423,210.17/212,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,067.08

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