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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,266.56, 295,690.32 and 118,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,266.56, 295,690.32 and 118,774.88 is: 163,910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,266.56 : 295,690.32 = 118,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,266.56/295,690.32 = 118,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,266.56x = 295,690.32 × 118,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,266.56x = 35,120,582,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,120,582,275.16/214,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,910.70

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