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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,555.62, 294,702.36 and 118,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,555.62, 294,702.36 and 118,060.22 is: 162,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,555.62 : 294,702.36 = 118,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,555.62/294,702.36 = 118,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,555.62x = 294,702.36 × 118,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,555.62x = 34,792,625,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,792,625,456.12/213,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,920.67

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