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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,233.82, 292,876.50 and 116,740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,233.82, 292,876.50 and 116,740.49 is: 161,098.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,233.82 : 292,876.50 = 116,740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,233.82/292,876.50 = 116,740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,233.82x = 292,876.50 × 116,740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,233.82x = 34,190,546,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190,546,119.49/212,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,098.48

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