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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,269.92, 297,080.46 and 119,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,269.92, 297,080.46 and 119,783.34 is: 165,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,269.92 : 297,080.46 = 119,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,269.92/297,080.46 = 119,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,269.92x = 297,080.46 × 119,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,269.92x = 35,585,289,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,585,289,747.54/215,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,305.44

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