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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,298.52, 295,744.86 and 118,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,298.52, 295,744.86 and 118,809.24 is: 163,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,298.52 : 295,744.86 = 118,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,298.52/295,744.86 = 118,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,298.52x = 295,744.86 × 118,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,298.52x = 35,137,222,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137,222,050.51/214,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,963.90

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