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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,476.54, 295,977.96 and 118,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,476.54, 295,977.96 and 118,983.22 is: 164,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,476.54 : 295,977.96 = 118,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,476.54/295,977.96 = 118,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,476.54x = 295,977.96 × 118,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,476.54x = 35,216,410,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,216,410,729.83/214,476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,197.03

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