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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,106.88, 295,484.16 and 118,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,106.88, 295,484.16 and 118,622.40 is: 163,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,106.88 : 295,484.16 = 118,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,106.88/295,484.16 = 118,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,106.88x = 295,484.16 × 118,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,106.88x = 35,051,040,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051,040,221.18/214,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,708.15

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