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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,264.04, 292,915.14 and 116,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,264.04, 292,915.14 and 116,764.68 is: 161,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,264.04 : 292,915.14 = 116,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,264.04/292,915.14 = 116,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,264.04x = 292,915.14 × 116,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,264.04x = 34,202,142,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,142,589.26/212,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,130.18

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