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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,267.99, 292,856.24 and 131,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,267.99, 292,856.24 and 131,666.51 is: 181,654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,267.99 : 292,856.24 = 131,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,267.99/292,856.24 = 131,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,267.99x = 292,856.24 × 131,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,267.99x = 38,559,358,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559,358,394.19/212,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,654.14

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