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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,264.82, 292,724.40 and 135,808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,264.82, 292,724.40 and 135,808.11 is: 187,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,264.82 : 292,724.40 = 135,808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,264.82/292,724.40 = 135,808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,264.82x = 292,724.40 × 135,808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,264.82x = 39,754,347,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754,347,514.88/212,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,286.56

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