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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,262.75, 292,683.44 and 163,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,262.75, 292,683.44 and 163,754.28 is: 225,796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,262.75 : 292,683.44 = 163,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,262.75/292,683.44 = 163,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,262.75x = 292,683.44 × 163,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,262.75x = 47,928,165,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928,165,166.35/212,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,796.40

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