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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,275.14, 297,046.08 and 119,781.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,275.14, 297,046.08 and 119,781.54 is: 165,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,275.14 : 297,046.08 = 119,781.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,275.14/297,046.08 = 119,781.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,275.14x = 297,046.08 × 119,781.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,275.14x = 35,580,636,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580,636,913.36/215,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,279.82

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