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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,815.84, 293,687.76 and 117,325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,815.84, 293,687.76 and 117,325.90 is: 161,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,815.84 : 293,687.76 = 117,325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,815.84/293,687.76 = 117,325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,815.84x = 293,687.76 × 117,325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,815.84x = 34,457,180,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457,180,760.98/212,815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,910.79

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