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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,009.76, 293,943.20 and 116,207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,009.76, 293,943.20 and 116,207.85 is: 160,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,009.76 : 293,943.20 = 116,207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,009.76/293,943.20 = 116,207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,009.76x = 293,943.20 × 116,207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,009.76x = 34,158,507,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,507,584.64/213,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,361.23

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