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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,347.76, 295,799.40 and 118,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,347.76, 295,799.40 and 118,852 is: 164,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,347.76 : 295,799.40 = 118,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,347.76/295,799.40 = 118,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,347.76x = 295,799.40 × 118,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,347.76x = 35,156,350,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156,350,288.80/214,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,015.48

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