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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,274.67, 295,679.16 and 118,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,274.67, 295,679.16 and 118,773.24 is: 163,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,274.67 : 295,679.16 = 118,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,274.67/295,679.16 = 118,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,274.67x = 295,679.16 × 118,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,274.67x = 35,118,771,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,771,094.48/214,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,896.05

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