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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,224.41, 292,863.94 and 120,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,224.41, 292,863.94 and 120,360.56 is: 166,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,224.41 : 292,863.94 = 120,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,224.41/292,863.94 = 120,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,224.41x = 292,863.94 × 120,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,224.41x = 35,249,266,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249,266,056.99/212,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,094.31

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