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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,529.61, 294,659.30 and 118,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,529.61, 294,659.30 and 118,030.16 is: 162,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,529.61 : 294,659.30 = 118,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,529.61/294,659.30 = 118,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,529.61x = 294,659.30 × 118,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,529.61x = 34,778,682,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778,682,851.19/213,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,875.22

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