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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,848.71, 293,725.72 and 116,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,848.71, 293,725.72 and 116,054.37 is: 160,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,848.71 : 293,725.72 = 116,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,848.71/293,725.72 = 116,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,848.71x = 293,725.72 × 116,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,848.71x = 34,088,153,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088,153,206.06/212,848.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,152.03

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