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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,491.76, 214,681.92 and 119,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,491.76, 214,681.92 and 119,618.48 is: 165,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,491.76 : 214,681.92 = 119,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,491.76/214,681.92 = 119,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,491.76x = 214,681.92 × 119,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,491.76x = 25,679,924,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,924,953.88/155,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,152.96

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