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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,244.03, 292,891.95 and 116,748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,244.03, 292,891.95 and 116,748.68 is: 161,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,244.03 : 292,891.95 = 116,748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,244.03/292,891.95 = 116,748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,244.03x = 292,891.95 × 116,748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,244.03x = 34,194,747,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,747,080.67/212,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,110.52

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