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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,323.52, 292,908.48 and 136,896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,323.52, 292,908.48 and 136,896.32 is: 188,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,323.52 : 292,908.48 = 136,896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,323.52/292,908.48 = 136,896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,323.52x = 292,908.48 × 136,896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,323.52x = 40,098,093,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,098,093,008.79/212,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,853.75

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