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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,413.76, 293,138.80 and 116,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,413.76, 293,138.80 and 116,924.48 is: 161,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,413.76 : 293,138.80 = 116,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,413.76/293,138.80 = 116,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,413.76x = 293,138.80 × 116,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,413.76x = 34,275,101,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275,101,757.82/212,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,360.08

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