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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,414.76, 293,140.18 and 116,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,414.76, 293,140.18 and 116,925.48 is: 161,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,414.76 : 293,140.18 = 116,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,414.76/293,140.18 = 116,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,414.76x = 293,140.18 × 116,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,414.76x = 34,275,556,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275,556,253.79/212,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,361.46

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