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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,122.08, 322,166.34 and 120,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,122.08, 322,166.34 and 120,118.80 is: 179,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,122.08 : 322,166.34 = 120,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,122.08/322,166.34 = 120,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,122.08x = 322,166.34 × 120,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,122.08x = 38,698,234,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,698,234,161.19/215,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,889.64

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