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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,664.84, 297,613.46 and 120,169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,664.84, 297,613.46 and 120,169.48 is: 165,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,664.84 : 297,613.46 = 120,169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,664.84/297,613.46 = 120,169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,664.84x = 297,613.46 × 120,169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,664.84x = 35,764,054,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764,054,729.20/215,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,831.64

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