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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,904.76, 296,562.70 and 119,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,904.76, 296,562.70 and 119,409 is: 164,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,904.76 : 296,562.70 = 119,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,904.76/296,562.70 = 119,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,904.76x = 296,562.70 × 119,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,904.76x = 35,412,255,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,412,255,444.30/214,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,781.16

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