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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,561.84, 302,996.43 and 118,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,561.84, 302,996.43 and 118,959.84 is: 164,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,561.84 : 302,996.43 = 118,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,561.84/302,996.43 = 118,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,561.84x = 302,996.43 × 118,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,561.84x = 36,044,406,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,406,833.37/219,561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,165.17

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