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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,158.61, 295,540.63 and 118,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,158.61, 295,540.63 and 118,666.90 is: 163,761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,158.61 : 295,540.63 = 118,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,158.61/295,540.63 = 118,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,158.61x = 295,540.63 × 118,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,158.61x = 35,070,891,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070,891,126.41/214,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,761.29

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