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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,106.66, 296,726.13 and 129,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,106.66, 296,726.13 and 129,042.74 is: 178,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,106.66 : 296,726.13 = 129,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,106.66/296,726.13 = 129,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,106.66x = 296,726.13 × 129,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,106.66x = 38,290,351,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290,351,361.17/215,106.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,006.35

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