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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,249.51, 292,908.86 and 116,756.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,249.51, 292,908.86 and 116,756.21 is: 161,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,249.51 : 292,908.86 = 116,756.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,249.51/292,908.86 = 116,756.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,249.51x = 292,908.86 × 116,756.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,249.51x = 34,198,926,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,926,320.70/212,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,126.06

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