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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,721.46, 296,306.64 and 119,222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,721.46, 296,306.64 and 119,222.46 is: 164,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,721.46 : 296,306.64 = 119,222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,721.46/296,306.64 = 119,222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,721.46x = 296,306.64 × 119,222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,721.46x = 35,326,406,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,406,535.13/214,721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,522.01

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