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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,249.07, 292,902.15 and 116,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,249.07, 292,902.15 and 116,753.70 is: 161,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,249.07 : 292,902.15 = 116,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,249.07/292,902.15 = 116,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,249.07x = 292,902.15 × 116,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,249.07x = 34,197,409,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,409,750.46/212,249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,119.24

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