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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,814.29, 293,674.61 and 116,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,814.29, 293,674.61 and 116,015.84 is: 160,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,814.29 : 293,674.61 = 116,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,814.29/293,674.61 = 116,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,814.29x = 293,674.61 × 116,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,814.29x = 34,070,908,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070,908,140.69/212,814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,096.90

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