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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,360.52, 297,192.46 and 119,865.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,360.52, 297,192.46 and 119,865.17 is: 165,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,360.52 : 297,192.46 = 119,865.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,360.52/297,192.46 = 119,865.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,360.52x = 297,192.46 × 119,865.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,360.52x = 35,623,024,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623,024,740.62/215,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,411.12

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