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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,941.70, 297,997.56 and 119,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,941.70, 297,997.56 and 119,146.44 is: 164,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,941.70 : 297,997.56 = 119,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,941.70/297,997.56 = 119,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,941.70x = 297,997.56 × 119,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,941.70x = 35,505,348,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,505,348,402.69/215,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,421.00

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