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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,180.52, 295,570.86 and 118,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,180.52, 295,570.86 and 118,688.81 is: 163,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,180.52 : 295,570.86 = 118,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,180.52/295,570.86 = 118,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,180.52x = 295,570.86 × 118,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,180.52x = 35,080,953,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080,953,644.08/214,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,791.52

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