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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,961.30, 296,645.46 and 119,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,961.30, 296,645.46 and 119,476.88 is: 164,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,961.30 : 296,645.46 = 119,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,961.30/296,645.46 = 119,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,961.30x = 296,645.46 × 119,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,961.30x = 35,442,274,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,274,026.96/214,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,877.46

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