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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,337.76, 295,754.46 and 118,845.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,337.76, 295,754.46 and 118,845.15 is: 163,988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,337.76 : 295,754.46 = 118,845.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,337.76/295,754.46 = 118,845.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,337.76x = 295,754.46 × 118,845.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,337.76x = 35,148,983,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,983,161.87/214,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,988.76

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