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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,476.70, 297,354.99 and 118,678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,476.70, 297,354.99 and 118,678.68 is: 163,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,476.70 : 297,354.99 = 118,678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,476.70/297,354.99 = 118,678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,476.70x = 297,354.99 × 118,678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,476.70x = 35,289,697,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,697,704.61/215,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,775.01

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