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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,041.92, 293,997.64 and 117,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,041.92, 293,997.64 and 117,548.62 is: 162,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,041.92 : 293,997.64 = 117,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,041.92/293,997.64 = 117,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,041.92x = 293,997.64 × 117,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,041.92x = 34,559,016,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559,016,865.26/213,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,216.98

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