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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,808.24, 293,675.40 and 117,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,808.24, 293,675.40 and 117,313.92 is: 161,893.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,808.24 : 293,675.40 = 117,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,808.24/293,675.40 = 117,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,808.24x = 293,675.40 × 117,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,808.24x = 34,452,212,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,212,381.57/212,808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,893.23

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