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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,586.51, 297,490.08 and 120,091.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,586.51, 297,490.08 and 120,091.15 is: 165,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,586.51 : 297,490.08 = 120,091.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,586.51/297,490.08 = 120,091.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,586.51x = 297,490.08 × 120,091.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,586.51x = 35,725,925,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,925,820.79/215,586.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,715.03

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