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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,238.96, 297,033.75 and 119,754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,238.96, 297,033.75 and 119,754.54 is: 165,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,238.96 : 297,033.75 = 119,754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,238.96/297,033.75 = 119,754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,238.96x = 297,033.75 × 119,754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,238.96x = 35,571,140,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,571,140,095.73/215,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,263.48

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