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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,108.66, 296,728.88 and 129,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,108.66, 296,728.88 and 129,044.74 is: 178,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,108.66 : 296,728.88 = 129,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,108.66/296,728.88 = 129,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,108.66x = 296,728.88 × 129,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,108.66x = 38,291,301,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291,301,170.09/215,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,009.11

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