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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,003.44, 296,715.72 and 119,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,003.44, 296,715.72 and 119,512 is: 164,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,003.44 : 296,715.72 = 119,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,003.44/296,715.72 = 119,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,003.44x = 296,715.72 × 119,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,003.44x = 35,461,089,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461,089,128.64/215,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,932.66

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