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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,151.29, 294,152.40 and 116,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,151.29, 294,152.40 and 116,360.14 is: 160,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,151.29 : 294,152.40 = 116,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,151.29/294,152.40 = 116,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,151.29x = 294,152.40 × 116,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,151.29x = 34,227,613,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227,613,863.54/213,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,578.97

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