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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,147.62, 294,143.74 and 117,654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,147.62, 294,143.74 and 117,654.33 is: 162,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,147.62 : 294,143.74 = 117,654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,147.62/294,143.74 = 117,654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,147.62x = 294,143.74 × 117,654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,147.62x = 34,607,284,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,607,284,359.26/213,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,362.99

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