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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,031.02, 293,999.31 and 117,546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,031.02, 293,999.31 and 117,546.06 is: 162,222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,031.02 : 293,999.31 = 117,546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,031.02/293,999.31 = 117,546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,031.02x = 293,999.31 × 117,546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,031.02x = 34,558,460,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,460,533.22/213,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,222.67

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