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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,804.58, 293,666.40 and 116,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,804.58, 293,666.40 and 116,009.46 is: 160,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,804.58 : 293,666.40 = 116,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,804.58/293,666.40 = 116,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,804.58x = 293,666.40 × 116,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,804.58x = 34,068,080,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,068,080,484.14/212,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,090.92

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