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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,146.88, 295,510.26 and 118,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,146.88, 295,510.26 and 118,647.88 is: 163,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,146.88 : 295,510.26 = 118,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,146.88/295,510.26 = 118,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,146.88x = 295,510.26 × 118,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,146.88x = 35,061,665,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,665,867.25/214,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,727.19

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