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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,316.64, 295,755.54 and 118,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,316.64, 295,755.54 and 118,823.34 is: 163,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,316.64 : 295,755.54 = 118,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,316.64/295,755.54 = 118,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,316.64x = 295,755.54 × 118,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,316.64x = 35,142,661,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,661,086.30/214,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,975.42

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