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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,466.64, 295,964.76 and 118,973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,466.64, 295,964.76 and 118,973.04 is: 164,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,466.64 : 295,964.76 = 118,973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,466.64/295,964.76 = 118,973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,466.64x = 295,964.76 × 118,973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,466.64x = 35,211,827,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211,827,230.07/214,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,183.24

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