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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,295.15, 292,967.84 and 116,807.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,295.15, 292,967.84 and 116,807.79 is: 161,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,295.15 : 292,967.84 = 116,807.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,295.15/292,967.84 = 116,807.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,295.15x = 292,967.84 × 116,807.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,295.15x = 34,220,925,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,925,931.47/212,295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,195.04

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