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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,276.67, 295,681.92 and 118,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,276.67, 295,681.92 and 118,775.24 is: 163,898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,276.67 : 295,681.92 = 118,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,276.67/295,681.92 = 118,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,276.67x = 295,681.92 × 118,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,276.67x = 35,119,691,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119,691,011.66/214,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,898.81

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