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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,487.68, 295,966.08 and 118,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,487.68, 295,966.08 and 118,969.60 is: 164,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,487.68 : 295,966.08 = 118,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,487.68/295,966.08 = 118,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,487.68x = 295,966.08 × 118,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,487.68x = 35,210,966,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,966,151.17/214,487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,163.12

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