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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,553.59, 294,689.52 and 118,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,553.59, 294,689.52 and 118,047.30 is: 162,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,553.59 : 294,689.52 = 118,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,553.59/294,689.52 = 118,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,553.59x = 294,689.52 × 118,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,553.59x = 34,787,302,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,302,174.30/213,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,897.30

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