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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,321.04, 292,995.72 and 116,818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,321.04, 292,995.72 and 116,818.80 is: 161,205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,321.04 : 292,995.72 = 116,818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,321.04/292,995.72 = 116,818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,321.04x = 292,995.72 × 116,818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,321.04x = 34,227,408,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227,408,415.54/212,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,205.92

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