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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,197.56, 294,214.08 and 117,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,197.56, 294,214.08 and 117,710.44 is: 162,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,197.56 : 294,214.08 = 117,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,197.56/294,214.08 = 117,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,197.56x = 294,214.08 × 117,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,197.56x = 34,632,068,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,632,068,811.00/213,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,441.21

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