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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,347.74, 297,176.88 and 119,854.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,347.74, 297,176.88 and 119,854.45 is: 165,397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,347.74 : 297,176.88 = 119,854.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,347.74/297,176.88 = 119,854.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,347.74x = 297,176.88 × 119,854.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,347.74x = 35,617,971,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617,971,505.12/215,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,397.47

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