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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,433.16, 293,163.90 and 115,643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,433.16, 293,163.90 and 115,643.29 is: 159,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,433.16 : 293,163.90 = 115,643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,433.16/293,163.90 = 115,643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,433.16x = 293,163.90 × 115,643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,433.16x = 33,902,437,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902,437,172.32/212,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,591.08

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