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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,285.61, 292,954.13 and 116,790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,285.61, 292,954.13 and 116,790.25 is: 161,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,285.61 : 292,954.13 = 116,790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,285.61/292,954.13 = 116,790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,285.61x = 292,954.13 × 116,790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,285.61x = 34,214,185,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,185,497.28/212,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,170.54

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