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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,153.71, 296,907.90 and 119,658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,153.71, 296,907.90 and 119,658.36 is: 165,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,153.71 : 296,907.90 = 119,658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,153.71/296,907.90 = 119,658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,153.71x = 296,907.90 × 119,658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,153.71x = 35,527,510,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527,510,900.50/215,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,126.18

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