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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,343.54, 293,026.74 and 116,841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,343.54, 293,026.74 and 116,841.30 is: 161,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,343.54 : 293,026.74 = 116,841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,343.54/293,026.74 = 116,841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,343.54x = 293,026.74 × 116,841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,343.54x = 34,237,625,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,625,236.36/212,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,236.95

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