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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,109.13, 295,449.06 and 118,597.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,109.13, 295,449.06 and 118,597.98 is: 163,653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,109.13 : 295,449.06 = 118,597.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,109.13/295,449.06 = 118,597.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,109.13x = 295,449.06 × 118,597.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,109.13x = 35,039,661,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039,661,708.90/214,109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,653.28

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