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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,318, 178,978.08 and 36,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,318, 178,978.08 and 36,212 is: 54,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,318 : 178,978.08 = 36,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,318/178,978.08 = 36,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,318x = 178,978.08 × 36,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,318x = 6,481,154,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,154,232.96/119,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,318.33

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