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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,414.76, 297,282.18 and 119,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,414.76, 297,282.18 and 119,927.52 is: 165,505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,414.76 : 297,282.18 = 119,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,414.76/297,282.18 = 119,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,414.76x = 297,282.18 × 119,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,414.76x = 35,652,314,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652,314,587.59/215,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,505.44

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