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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,543.12, 302,970.96 and 118,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,543.12, 302,970.96 and 118,941.12 is: 164,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,543.12 : 302,970.96 = 118,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,543.12/302,970.96 = 118,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,543.12x = 302,970.96 × 118,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,543.12x = 36,035,705,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,705,309.88/219,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,139.53

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