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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,774.08, 296,388.92 and 119,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,774.08, 296,388.92 and 119,280.77 is: 164,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,774.08 : 296,388.92 = 119,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,774.08/296,388.92 = 119,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,774.08x = 296,388.92 × 119,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,774.08x = 35,353,498,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,353,498,597.07/214,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,607.85

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