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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,003.55, 295,333.79 and 118,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,003.55, 295,333.79 and 118,510.32 is: 163,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,003.55 : 295,333.79 = 118,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,003.55/295,333.79 = 118,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,003.55x = 295,333.79 × 118,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,003.55x = 35,000,101,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,101,367.16/214,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,549.17

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