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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,961.03, 295,270.86 and 117,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,961.03, 295,270.86 and 117,169 is: 161,695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,961.03 : 295,270.86 = 117,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,961.03/295,270.86 = 117,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,961.03x = 295,270.86 × 117,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,961.03x = 34,596,591,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,591,395.34/213,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,695.76

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