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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,558.52, 302,990.79 and 118,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,558.52, 302,990.79 and 118,956.52 is: 164,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,558.52 : 302,990.79 = 118,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,558.52/302,990.79 = 118,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,558.52x = 302,990.79 × 118,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,558.52x = 36,042,729,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042,729,970.45/219,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,160.02

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