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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,263.74, 292,920.84 and 116,764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,263.74, 292,920.84 and 116,764.74 is: 161,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,263.74 : 292,920.84 = 116,764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,263.74/292,920.84 = 116,764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,263.74x = 292,920.84 × 116,764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,263.74x = 34,202,825,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,825,723.18/212,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,133.62

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