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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,167.16, 296,945.52 and 119,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,167.16, 296,945.52 and 119,682.74 is: 165,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,167.16 : 296,945.52 = 119,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,167.16/296,945.52 = 119,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,167.16x = 296,945.52 × 119,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,167.16x = 35,539,253,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,539,253,464.32/215,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,170.44

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