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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,250.78, 292,903.97 and 116,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,250.78, 292,903.97 and 116,757.59 is: 161,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,250.78 : 292,903.97 = 116,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,250.78/292,903.97 = 116,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,250.78x = 292,903.97 × 116,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,250.78x = 34,198,759,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,759,590.32/212,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,124.31

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