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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,527.61, 296,048.08 and 119,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,527.61, 296,048.08 and 119,035 is: 164,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,527.61 : 296,048.08 = 119,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,527.61/296,048.08 = 119,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,527.61x = 296,048.08 × 119,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,527.61x = 35,240,083,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,240,083,202.80/214,527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,268.29

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