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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,181.76, 295,572.48 and 118,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,181.76, 295,572.48 and 118,690 is: 163,793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,181.76 : 295,572.48 = 118,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,181.76/295,572.48 = 118,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,181.76x = 295,572.48 × 118,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,181.76x = 35,081,497,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,497,651.20/214,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,793.12

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