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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,369.74, 297,205.77 and 119,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,369.74, 297,205.77 and 119,870.74 is: 165,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,369.74 : 297,205.77 = 119,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,369.74/297,205.77 = 119,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,369.74x = 297,205.77 × 119,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,369.74x = 35,626,275,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626,275,582.17/215,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,419.13

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