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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,542.62, 302,970.27 and 118,940.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,542.62, 302,970.27 and 118,940.62 is: 164,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,542.62 : 302,970.27 = 118,940.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,542.62/302,970.27 = 118,940.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,542.62x = 302,970.27 × 118,940.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,542.62x = 36,035,471,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,471,755.37/219,542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,138.84

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