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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,265.82, 292,725.78 and 135,809.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,265.82, 292,725.78 and 135,809.11 is: 187,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,265.82 : 292,725.78 = 135,809.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,265.82/292,725.78 = 135,809.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,265.82x = 292,725.78 × 135,809.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,265.82x = 39,754,827,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754,827,655.86/212,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,287.94

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