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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,253.63, 297,064.24 and 119,760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,253.63, 297,064.24 and 119,760.55 is: 165,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,253.63 : 297,064.24 = 119,760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,253.63/297,064.24 = 119,760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,253.63x = 297,064.24 × 119,760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,253.63x = 35,576,575,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576,575,725.67/215,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,277.47

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