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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,352.10, 295,791.48 and 118,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,352.10, 295,791.48 and 118,855.26 is: 164,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,352.10 : 295,791.48 = 118,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,352.10/295,791.48 = 118,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,352.10x = 295,791.48 × 118,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,352.10x = 35,156,373,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156,373,261.18/214,352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,012.26

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