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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,079.59, 295,430.16 and 118,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,079.59, 295,430.16 and 118,584.19 is: 163,646.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,079.59 : 295,430.16 = 118,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,079.59/295,430.16 = 118,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,079.59x = 295,430.16 × 118,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,079.59x = 35,033,346,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033,346,225.17/214,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,646.36

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