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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,994.76, 296,644.59 and 130,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,994.76, 296,644.59 and 130,110 is: 179,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,994.76 : 296,644.59 = 130,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,994.76/296,644.59 = 130,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,994.76x = 296,644.59 × 130,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,994.76x = 38,596,427,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,596,427,604.90/214,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,522.64

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