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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,128.63, 295,485.17 and 118,629.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,128.63, 295,485.17 and 118,629.63 is: 163,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,128.63 : 295,485.17 = 118,629.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,128.63/295,485.17 = 118,629.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,128.63x = 295,485.17 × 118,629.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,128.63x = 35,053,295,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053,295,794.44/214,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,702.05

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