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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,415.91, 295,850.07 and 118,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,415.91, 295,850.07 and 118,902.33 is: 164,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,415.91 : 295,850.07 = 118,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,415.91/295,850.07 = 118,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,415.91x = 295,850.07 × 118,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,415.91x = 35,177,262,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,262,653.66/214,415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,060.88

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