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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,788.76, 297,806.21 and 119,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,788.76, 297,806.21 and 119,011.54 is: 164,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,788.76 : 297,806.21 = 119,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,788.76/297,806.21 = 119,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,788.76x = 297,806.21 × 119,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,788.76x = 35,442,375,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,375,673.66/215,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,245.70

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