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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,773.28, 295,005.84 and 118,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,773.28, 295,005.84 and 118,274.40 is: 163,217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,773.28 : 295,005.84 = 118,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,773.28/295,005.84 = 118,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,773.28x = 295,005.84 × 118,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,773.28x = 34,891,638,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,891,638,722.50/213,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,217.96

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