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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,444.78, 295,922.88 and 118,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,444.78, 295,922.88 and 118,949.44 is: 164,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,444.78 : 295,922.88 = 118,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,444.78/295,922.88 = 118,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,444.78x = 295,922.88 × 118,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,444.78x = 35,199,860,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199,860,859.19/214,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,144.17

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