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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,039.76, 293,995.92 and 117,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,039.76, 293,995.92 and 117,546.52 is: 162,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,039.76 : 293,995.92 = 117,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,039.76/293,995.92 = 117,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,039.76x = 293,995.92 × 117,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,039.76x = 34,558,197,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,197,290.20/213,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,214.78

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