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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,560.02, 302,992.86 and 118,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,560.02, 302,992.86 and 118,958.02 is: 164,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,560.02 : 302,992.86 = 118,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,560.02/302,992.86 = 118,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,560.02x = 302,992.86 × 118,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,560.02x = 36,043,430,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,043,430,699.74/219,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,162.09

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