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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,280.36, 295,701.54 and 118,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,280.36, 295,701.54 and 118,786.76 is: 163,922.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,280.36 : 295,701.54 = 118,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,280.36/295,701.54 = 118,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,280.36x = 295,701.54 × 118,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,280.36x = 35,125,427,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125,427,863.61/214,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,922.76

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