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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,216.94, 292,850.28 and 116,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,216.94, 292,850.28 and 116,717.46 is: 161,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,216.94 : 292,850.28 = 116,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,216.94/292,850.28 = 116,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,216.94x = 292,850.28 × 116,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,216.94x = 34,180,740,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,740,841.89/212,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,065.09

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