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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,310.70, 295,748.28 and 118,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,310.70, 295,748.28 and 118,814.94 is: 163,964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,310.70 : 295,748.28 = 118,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,310.70/295,748.28 = 118,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,310.70x = 295,748.28 × 118,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,310.70x = 35,139,314,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,314,143.30/214,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,964.35

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